The Secret of Life

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It’s not easy being me. Well I take that back, it IS easy being me. My only explanation is reincarnation. The theory goes that you keep coming back, life after life, until you get it perfect then, whamo, your in nirvana. I must be very close because I’ve got it good, I mean real good.

It amazes me when I see people twice my age working some **** fast food job, or scraping by. I just don’t understand, I’m human, their human right? Why is it that I was making thirty-five thousand a year at 16 years old? Why is it I’ve always made more money than any of my friends? Why aren’t they motivated for success like I am? It’s not just that, it seems like I’m the luckiest guy in the world! I always win, poker, the ladies, whatever. I mean I play the powerball and actually know it’s just a matter of time before I win. Is it luck? Or is it my mental outlook. As far as I’m concerned there is nothing I can’t accomplish.
What makes people give up? Why have I always landed the great jobs, had the nicest cars, always had a girlfriend that loves me? Sure it isn’t always roses, but I always know I’m going to be okay. No matter what happens I’m going to be successful. Is it me saying that to myself that makes it be, or is it just going to be? When I see a 40 year old man working at Arby’s or wherever it breaks my heart. What happens to those people? I know that someone’s got to do it, and I’m not knocking it, any job is a respectable job. It’s a game, on the one hand part of me says “**** their game” but the other part says “play their game, and play it to win.” But is my motivation something that I was born with? Something from my parents passed down to me? Or is it something that can be taught? Why is it so hard to make a life change? It seems to be damn near impossible to stop what you’re doing and say “it’s time to focus on a new path, I’m here, but I want to be over here” and then do it. But it shouldn’t be impossible. One tiny variation in your daily routine can change your life, but can we do it? Some people can. Some people can say “okay, I’m not going to smoke anymore” and then never smoke again. Have I met them, no. What is it that gives some people will power, and others none. Why can you say to yourself over and over “No More, I’m done, never again” but then whatever it is, you can’t stop.
I’m 26 years old and should be in the best shape of my life but I’m not, a 60 year old man in good shape could probably whip my ass. I know I should be strong, lean, and muscular. It will make me feel better about myself, feel better physically and mentally. At 26 I should be lean and mean. Why aren’t I? What do I need to do to make that change and decision?
Why can’t I just say “I’m going to work out every day” and then do it? It shouldn’t be so hard to say we’re going to do something and then do it right? We make so many decisions every day, what to wear, what to eat, why are our brains programmed to reject a lifestyle change? What works better, a change that you implement slowly over time, or a drastic change that takes place immediately? What is the difference between the successful guy, and the guy that never catches a break?

I think successful people make their own breaks and are not afraid to think outside the box

It also helps to be good looking and smart:/

It is proven that good looking people are paid more and have an easier time of things.

All in all, it is what you make of it! You can't win unless you try!

I'm not a believer of reincarnation, so what are the rules for getting better and reaching Nirvana? I though it ws a spiritul path not a financial success requirement.
But regardless of how or why you want to improve yourself set reasonable goals with a reasonable time limit of reaching them. If you are successful in making money you must already be doing this in your business.

The body takes 21 days to replace a habit. So you need to brainwash out one habit and replace it with another. Prioritize your goals. Set up to change one aspect of your life each week. Start with baby steps. Grand changes are a shock to the system.
Ease off and on to habits. If you want to get in shape start stretching if you are a couch potato - do it on the couch as you wathc tv. Then Three Weeks later take on weight baring excercises like walking 20 mins every other day, 20 mins some other physical activity the other days. Try to pick things to do that you will like to do. Vary the activities if you get bored.
If you make enough money hire a personal trainer - they work great with you and help you keep motivated. Or find a support buddy similar to AAA that you can work with. Record your progress. Reward yourself when you reach a milestone.

Hang around people who support your goals. If you want to quit smoking, it really is best to lose your smoking buddies until you are safely in the no-smoking mood. Get rid of loser and negative people who pull you down.

People get motivated when they see results and they feel happy about what they do. If the challenges from life are not looked as obstacles, but opportunities for new growth, you will survive much better what ever happens.

And get a clear concept who you are, what you want, and what you value in live. Invest time into yourself, not just into making money. Just like paying yourself first, leave time just for yourself. Understand your feelings, and let yourself feel the feelings you have. Nothing worse than not knowing why do I feel upset today, or why am I not motivated today? You know the answers.

First off the glass is always half full, fait can be descided by whomever wants to decide it. i may not have the math skill to be an electrical engineer, but i'm damn sure going to work hard to get it. being able to buy your kid the 300 dollar bike he wants on christmas is a good feeling to have, and sometimes that means sacrificing your time and career on something you may not enjoy as much but gives your the finalcial support to live comforatably.

I agree with Helen in the aspect that the key to Nirvana is spiritual peace within one's self rather than financial security. 40 year olds who work at a fast food chain might be completely happy with who they are as individuals, even if they're not happy with what they do.
What makes a person significant is not what they do for a living, its what's inside their heart and soul.
I've always thought that life is about recycling your soul until you get it right, so I agree with you on that dirtyd, it's about persuing happiness but never at the expense of another person's anguish.
What do you do that you make 30+ a year at 16?