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Escape

Many of us our trapped in daily activities that don’t give us maximum pleasure. For example a job you don’t like or a leisure activity that is repetitive and boring, or many other things you wonder why you are doing regularly

Escape is only a choice away. You are in control of your destiny and accepting a fate that is not meeting your expectations is a choice. Sometimes we believe and easier choice than breaking out which is why we accept our circumstances.

It’s up to you!

This probably sounds like the advice your parents gave you, or maybe the army, but choosing to “be all you can be” is one-hundred percent up to you.

You may win a lottery or be given a dream job or find the house of your dreams for half price, it is possible, but don’t count on it. The best goals are the ones you define and achieve yourself.

The most satisfying approach to achievement is when we exercise accountability. Others may guide, consult and assist, but it honesty feels best when we can include ourselfs as a key factor in the win.

It’s Hard

My Dad used to always say it is not about the effort (hard or easy) it is more important to be clear about what you want and then get it, as long as its not at the expense of others.

So whether you think it will be hard or easy, focus on the result, what is wrong with getting what you desire. Nothing.

Play the game for yourself

Showing up and participating might get you a pass but if you want to win more is needed.  Viewing life as a game (yes, a tired and worn out analogy) places your role as a competitor.

Being part of the play can be very enjoyable.  I wonder though if something is missing.  If we equate success to winning, achieving your goal (i.e., success) should be a win.

Just being not enough

If your objective is just to show up, it probably is not a real objective and probably is not enough.  Building on the game analogy my suggestion is to study the rules, players and potential outcomes.

Based on this analysis, as your goal pick an outcome that will maximize your enjoyment, without negatively impacting others.  Don’t kid yourself, maximizing your enjoyment requires more than just showing up.

A servicable performance should never be taken as a complement.  The feeling of real accomplishment is like a stimulating drug, it feels good.  That is just basic human nature.

Play to win every time

The very key to the ideas proposed in this post is repeatable consistent behavior.  Whatever the activity of the moment never mail it in.  This is of little benefit to yourself.

Seize every moment with gusto, not unfocused energy but rather excitement and purpose.  I cannot think of any occassion when just going with  current is a worthwhile approach.