We are were we are today as a result of all the thousands of decisions we have made along the way.
Where to go on holiday, when to stop traditional schooling, what friends you spend time with, what you’ve read, who you’ve listened too, ideas in your core untested and unchecked, geography, history and all the influences you’ve been exposed to and exposed yourself too.
Wether it feels like it or not, you are 100% in charge of where you are right now, right this minute as you read this. Where are you? Do you feel safe? Do you feel satisfied? Do you feel confident? Do you feel good enough? Are you jealous? Is it easier for others? Are you where you want to be? What is your dream life? Are you moving towards it? What can you do today, right now to be closer to your dream state? Who do you need to talk to? What do you need to ask for? Don’t know what you want? You’ve got what serendipity and others thought would be good for you instead.
I spent some time thinking about my core values and key drivers in life, they are:
- Fair
- Honest
- Aspirational
My drivers are ‘value’ and ‘family’. Everything I do is motivated for the benefit of my husband and children, I am a provider and want to facilitate the best life I can for them. I am value driven and spend very judiciously. At work, I work hard to ensure things are as fair as they can be, I thrive in straight talking environments and I like to work with ambitions people who want to make a difference for good.
These are the principles and rules I live by. I have read a little of stoicism and also think about wisdom and courage. Knowing myself like this allows me to be consistent and easy for others to understand. It makes it easy for me when other people know and articulate what drives them.
Are you clear on your values? Do you know your internal guide that causes strong reactions that doesn’t affect others?
If you don’t, it’s hard to make decisions and decisions are the turns in the road of your life. Find your compass, find your road and walk it with childlike wonder.
See you on there, I’m the one in stripes.
MrsSlimmer 