I don’t have much time today, so I’ll just leave you with five quick, short and simple suggestions that I’ve been thinking about a lot these past few weeks. I hope that you, like me, realize that they’re not even close to being quick, short and simple.
- When you’re experiencing something or being in a place you’ve never been, try to avoid letting your mind wander to more familiar vistas. Allow the experience of this new thing engulf you and be as full and vivid as it possibly can. Who knows when you’ll experience it again?
- Don’t bother trying to cater to everybody elses tastes and opinions. If you’ve got a specific opinion; stick with it – even if it makes you unpopular.
- If you’re ever in doubt about something, just be honest about it – both to yourself and other people. Tell people you’re uncertain or that you have doubts. Over time, this will definately be a better alternative than not saying anything.
- In almost every situation, there is a choice between safety and risk. The safe route will usually be easier, less gratifying and have fewer rewards. Try to become more aware of what choices you’re making and when.
- If you want to do something, then just do it. Don’t dismiss it as frivolous, stupid, pointless or too difficult. The worst that can happen is that you fail, and most of the time that’s not as serious as you might think.
Please comment on this post if you’ve got opinions on these five suggestions. I’m very curious to hear what people might think.
I agree with what you are saying here. In particular, I agree that these 5 points you make are anything but simple and easy. For example, fear of failure is very real for many people. But I do agree with your train of thought.