By Shazad
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
Mark Twain
I love the above quote which is often attributed to Mark Twain. It doesn’t matter so much who said it because it’s the message that really speaks to me a deeper meaning or mission in life. Years ago I thought about why I’m here in life and what I’m supposed to do. What is my fundamental purpose in life? The answer for me was to join forces with like minded people like Ahsan and change the world for the better. I decided my existence was a great blessing and my greatest way to show appreciation for this gift of life was to become the best I can be and help others do the same. But how did I do it?
It starts with mindset. The belief in myself and my ability to constantly improve was key. I improve because I believe I can keep doing so. I also try to make a positive difference in the world because I sincerely believe it’s possible and necessary for me to do so!
The next step was to find ways to help those in need. This can be as simple as giving advice and listening. It can also be more detailed like being a mentor to others and guiding them along a journey of personal development. Ahsan and I do this for each other and we have the pleasure of guiding others to improve their lives as well.
The third step is to document and share what I have learned along my personal journey as well as what I’ve learned with others. This blog and the Awesome Life book are some ways Ahsan and I want to change the world. We hope we cause people to pause and reflect more. To rethink what they think they know and also give them the confidence to stretch themselves to learn even more about themselves and the world.
At some point, everyone needs to stop and think about their purpose in life. If that hasn’t happened yet for you, I sincerely hope that day is near. You will truly be blessed when you understand your mission instead of just trying to survive this existence. All the best to you!