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Goals and values

Posted on by philipdodson

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If it gets the same result, then why not use whatever method necessary to get to the goal?

In our microwave world, where the ‘hustle’ is seen as the way to do things, get it done whatever the ‘costs’ and it has to be now, means that how we achieve that goal is less important than the goal.

However, it is not possible to have a goal that matches our true values, yet then achieve it in a way that would be contrary to those values. That would mean that we have not reached our true goal but a watered down version of it.

If you want something no matter how you get it, then that is fine, but very few of us would find that matching our true values and would not really find that very meaningful or ethical.

Even if it takes twice as long, I would rather stick to my values, to my true goal, than simply settle for something less that can be achieved in any way possible.

Values will always last, will always be meaningful and it will avoid the need to sell our soul to reach a false goal.

The path we choose

Posted on by philipdodson

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Life is a series of choices that we make.

Often we allow others to control or influence that choice, but when that happens, rarely does it go well. We feel that we are trapped or forced and that makes us unhappy.

It takes time to find the right path that will work for us and it does not matter which one you choose. However, we need to be the ones making that choice and doing it because it fits with our values, our why and what matters to us.

If you have chosen a path that is not inspiring you to jump out of bed in the morning, or if it is not making you happy, then the good news about life is we can always change the path.

Sometimes it just needs a slight change in direction and other times a big bold change. No matter how much of a change it is, the sooner you start down another path, the better.

We all have our own unique pathways in life, we are here to make a difference in some way and the right path will lead to a happy and fulfilling life. Taking that path will often require being brave and willing to be vulnerable.