By Ahsan
“Surround yourself with relentless humans. People who plan in decades, but live in moments. Train like savages, but create like artists. Obsess in work, relax in life. People who know this is finite, and choose to play infinite games. Find people scaling mountains. Climb together.”
Zack Pogrob
I recently listened to an investment podcast, and the speaker referenced something that stayed with me. He said the journey is all that matters because the destination is the same for all of us…six feet underground.
One of the themes in life that is super critical to know is that life is not a rehearsal. We are here for a brief time, and then we are not here.
As the sun sets on 2023 and a new year begins, what are you doing with the same zest for life so that the new year continues your vision of an extraordinary life?
If life is not a rehearsal, shouldn’t it be awesome, as you define it?
What are you on the hunt for? More success in your career? More money to invest and spend? More love with your family or that particular person you adore? Better health and vitality? Owning a positive attitude? Getting things done right so the results start coming?
Let’s take some inspiration from the picture you see above. I had it generated by AI by asking for a Seahawk flying over the ocean with the sunset in the background.
The picture looks rather impressive.
As I was admiring it, it dawned on me that in nature, this bird is doing what it must do to survive: hunt before it gets dark or risk going hungry. Then, I realized I must remember this attitude because nature demands it.
My friends, the end of the year is like the sun's setting, and we are technically getting older and closer to the shared destination. That realization can either be a downer or a source of extreme motivation to keep hunting.
Lately, I find myself reflecting on the comments from the people I meet, like a lovely lady named Evelyn who is 82 years young and who was my pickleball partner. She kept saying we would win this when we were down 7 points during an exciting match we were trying to turn around. We eventually caught up and won the game! I thanked her for saying, "We can do this." She replied, with the most serious expression, "Never give up!"
Another recent instance was during a call with my mentor, who coached me on my business. I asked him why he kept working when he could enjoy his retirement and take it easy. He quickly responded that he enjoys what he does and wants to keep giving.
What an excellent attitude for me to adopt!
So here is the recap:
• Stay focused on the hunt as the sun is setting
• Our shared destination is inevitable. Let that motivate you to hunt!
• Take on a new attitude that is positive, and never give up on the hunt!
• Enjoy your life, and keep giving!
May the sun never set on you, and may your hunt be full of success, challenges, life lessons, and Awesome memories!
Want more Awesome writing from us? Go to this link and order your copy of the Awesome Life book today! Click Here to Buy The Awesome Life Book By Clicking Our Affiliate Link Here!