Most people live their lives in between these 2 emotions-
1. Hope that if they achieve something, they will find happiness.
2. Fear that if they lose what they have, they will never be happy.
The day you understand neither of them are actually true is the day you are free.
Most people live their lives in between these 2 emotions- 1. Hope that if they achieve something, they will find happiness. 2. Fear that if they lose what they have, they will never be happy. The day you understand neither of them are actually true is the day you are free.
One of my favorite pieces of modern wisdom ever uttered comes from Jim Carrey:
“I’ve often said that I wish people could realize all their dreams and wealth and fame so that they could see that it’s not where you’re going to find your sense of completion ... No matter what you gain, ego will not let you rest. He will tell you that you cannot stop u... See more
Anu Atluru • Pursuits That Can’t Scale
“One day I’ll make it.” Is your goal taking up so much of your attention that you reduce the present moment to a means to an end? Is it taking the joy out of your doing? Are you waiting to start living? If you develop such a mind pattern, no matter what you achieve or get, the present will never be good enough; the future will always seem better. A
... See moreEckhart Tolle • The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Now we’re getting closer. This points to freedom as a state of being, a way of living free from concerns and burdens and worries. And again, many of us believe we’ll achieve this state of being once we’ve accomplished our goals, once we’ve defended our status, and once we’ve finally proven that we’re enough. But what if the opposite were true? Inst
... See moreTripp Lanier • This Book Will Make You Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide For Men Who Refuse to Settle
You don't want to be the guy who succeeds in life while being high-strung, high-stress, and unhappy while leaving a trail of emotional wreckage for you and your loved ones
Joe Rogan • #1309 - Naval Ravikant
30. The desire to be special can only exist when you don’t know who you are.
The reality of your life is always now. And to realize this, we will see, is liberating. In fact, I think there is nothing more important to understand if you want to be happy in this world.