Are you building on your dream, are you living your life purpose?

[Ancalagon]

Interesting thread.

The first half of this year was very, very difficult for me. But just when I reached my lowest point, I realized a fundamental truth about myself that has been a stumbling block in my attempts to achieve what I know I'm capable of achieving. I don't really want to share what this realization is, because I'm writing a book about it.

I've always wanted to write and publish, but I haven't been writing. This stumbling block was holding me back. Realizing what this stumbling block was has enabled me to work around it. And even though it still affects me, and I'm not as productive as I'd like, for the first time in a long while, I'm making progress in writing again. Some weeks I'm hugely productive, other weeks I'm not so productive, but I've got my eyes on the prize. And I've setup habits to keep me on track. Its easy to stop and start habits, so you need other habits to reinforce them, to keep yourself going.

I don't know if I'll make enough money from writing to become a full time writer, but I still want to publish some books. I will get there, even if it will take longer than I'd like.

Sorry for being vague about what this realization is, but if I mentioned it here, I'd be outing myself as soon as I publish this book.

 

[foozball3000]

Interesting thread.

The first half of this year was very, very difficult for me. But just when I reached my lowest point, I realized a fundamental truth about myself that has been a stumbling block in my attempts to achieve what I know I'm capable of achieving. I don't really want to share what this realization is, because I'm writing a book about it.

I've always wanted to write and publish, but I haven't been writing. This stumbling block was holding me back. Realizing what this stumbling block was has enabled me to work around it. And even though it still affects me, and I'm not as productive as I'd like, for the first time in a long while, I'm making progress in writing again. Some weeks I'm hugely productive, other weeks I'm not so productive, but I've got my eyes on the prize. And I've setup habits to keep me on track. Its easy to stop and start habits, so you need other habits to reinforce them, to keep yourself going.

I don't know if I'll make enough money from writing to become a full time writer, but I still want to publish some books. I will get there, even if it will take longer than I'd like.

Sorry for being vague about what this realization is, but if I mentioned it here, I'd be outing myself as soon as I publish this book.

Thanks for sharing By the sound of it, you seem like you're on a better track now than if the lowest point never happened.
There's an amazing interview between Neil Gaiman and Tim Ferris, they talk about writing in a way that I think you'll relate to.

I really like the idea of habits that reinforce other habits. Recently I redesigned my personal software to help eliminate habits that undermine things I care about. But your version sounds like a better step going forward.

 

[Ancalagon]

Thanks for sharing By the sound of it, you seem like you're on a better track now than if the lowest point never happened.
There's an amazing interview between Neil Gaiman and Tim Ferris, they talk about writing in a way that I think you'll relate to.

I really like the idea of habits that reinforce other habits. Recently I redesigned my personal software to help eliminate habits that undermine things I care about. But your version sounds like a better step going forward.

I hate to admit it, but yeah, I probably am.

2020 is still a write off for me, but I'm using it to get 2021 to where I want it to be.

I want to use more of my potential in 2021 than I've ever used before, and so I'm essentially spending the rest of this year preparing. Have been preparing since I had this realization in May actually.

 

[HavocXphere]

Interesting thread

Some success: Career & finances going well. Plus have achieved my goal of not really being bound to a specific country. Thankful for the stability all that provides.

Something akin to life purpose or anything deeper like that remains elusive though.

 

[Wasabee!]

Yes I'm paying my TV licence.

 

[foozball3000]

Interesting thread

Some success: Career & finances going well. Plus have achieved my goal of not really being bound to a specific country. Thankful for the stability all that provides.

Something akin to life purpose or anything deeper like that remains elusive though.

That is a great foot to be on, well done
How in the world did you manage to set that up? I've been trying to do something similar for a very long time, and I'm just not getting anywhere.

 

[foozball3000]

Should I expand this thread / group? Just something simple like a spreadsheet or something where we can list challenges / problems, successes, ect.
Because it might be that we're completely out of ideas / stuck against a wall, and someone else has the know-how or connections to get past that.

I could possibly code something as well, if that would work better.

What do you lot think?

 

[HavocXphere]

How in the world did you manage to set that up?

No easy way unfortunately. Multiple passports, multiple languages and a career path that is inherently international.

 

[foozball3000]

 

[Paul Kemp]

Interesting thread.

The first half of this year was very, very difficult for me. But just when I reached my lowest point, I realized a fundamental truth about myself that has been a stumbling block in my attempts to achieve what I know I'm capable of achieving. I don't really want to share what this realization is, because I'm writing a book about it.

I've always wanted to write and publish, but I haven't been writing. This stumbling block was holding me back. Realizing what this stumbling block was has enabled me to work around it. And even though it still affects me, and I'm not as productive as I'd like, for the first time in a long while, I'm making progress in writing again. Some weeks I'm hugely productive, other weeks I'm not so productive, but I've got my eyes on the prize. And I've setup habits to keep me on track. Its easy to stop and start habits, so you need other habits to reinforce them, to keep yourself going.

I don't know if I'll make enough money from writing to become a full time writer, but I still want to publish some books. I will get there, even if it will take longer than I'd like.

Sorry for being vague about what this realization is, but if I mentioned it here, I'd be outing myself as soon as I publish this book.

The masterpiece that killed George Orwell

Thought this was an interesting read that you may enjoy as a writer.

 

[Gozado]

One may have many dreams, some good, some bad. The route to actually living some of the better ones may include choosing: figuring out how to eliminate the nightmares and how to jetison the troublemakers in time, before they sink too many resources.

 

[Moto Guzzi]

The dream story is basicly a picture painted in your head to spend consistantly. If everybody's deam does come true your etopia would not be much different that the guy next to you, so if you can manage to be exclusive and hang on to one dream you probably going to experience the difference the cheapest, that is if Mr Time does not get to you. Your dream may change as you age.

 

[krycor]

Career wise nope.. but I have longer term goals so not too fused as things generally work it’s self out longer you at it and track/course correct. Partner happier after the move so on balance we doing good.

Home/life wise yes mostly. Real life complications exist but such is life.. happy home so don’t care too much about complications thereof outside of it.

Bank balance wise.. we fixing things after a few bad years. I think 2nd half of last year onwards things got easier.. from last month expenses etc all down to day-to-day so things can only get better baring some unexpected events which we’ve actively kept out for a few years now.

Ie you proactively prevent issues eg more proactive on road, with vehicle maintenance, house maintenance, health etc those little things prevent bigger issues when it causes an event.

I do miss the gym though but we committed to finally getting treadmill next month. Last major expense till 2022.