I ask this because I've been doing a lot of soul searching lately. Had a pretty near death experience a few weeks ago and it's got me thinking a lot lately. I keep asking myself the same question "have I lived to my full potential thus far?" It's a very deep question especially for some of the strange birds that post on here but what is a success for you?
I don't think you need to be religious to answer this question either.
First, I want my children to be a success in whatever they do and I only hope I can help them do that. If it means paying for some college or constantly riding them to stay focused to get into that university they want then I'll do it.
Second, I also think you have to live to your full potential meaning we each have some sort of gift that we should pass on to others that are less fortunate. Are you helping/donating your time and effort to a cause that really needs your help? I guess I mean are you making a difference?
Third, are you taking care of your health? Are you doing all that you can to ensure a long and prosperous life? So you can live as long as possible to be with your loved ones?
Fourth, will you leave your legacy to your kids and ensure they are prepared for life better than you were by your parents. This is an important one to me. Am I leaving them the keys to the Ferrari or the Pinto which was the case with me and this isn't just about leaving them with money etc.
Fifth, are you being faithful to your wife/girlfriend and treating them as they deserve to be treated? Are you setting a good example for others to follow? Do you show the respect to them that they deserve?
Sixth, are you maximizing your efforts in regards to education or work? Are you just getting by with the status quo or are you engaged and always working towards to a goal? This won't apply to some as they are ok just getting by and that's ok as well.
Seventh and final especially for this forum. Are you gambling your life away and ruining your relationships? Are you letting this hobby ruin you or your life?
Anyway, I'd love some thoughts on this topic. Some of you guys are pretty smart and I'm sure have thought about this a time or two. Would love to hear from Festering Zit on this topic. My list only applies to me. What's your list like?
I don't think you need to be religious to answer this question either.
First, I want my children to be a success in whatever they do and I only hope I can help them do that. If it means paying for some college or constantly riding them to stay focused to get into that university they want then I'll do it.
Second, I also think you have to live to your full potential meaning we each have some sort of gift that we should pass on to others that are less fortunate. Are you helping/donating your time and effort to a cause that really needs your help? I guess I mean are you making a difference?
Third, are you taking care of your health? Are you doing all that you can to ensure a long and prosperous life? So you can live as long as possible to be with your loved ones?
Fourth, will you leave your legacy to your kids and ensure they are prepared for life better than you were by your parents. This is an important one to me. Am I leaving them the keys to the Ferrari or the Pinto which was the case with me and this isn't just about leaving them with money etc.
Fifth, are you being faithful to your wife/girlfriend and treating them as they deserve to be treated? Are you setting a good example for others to follow? Do you show the respect to them that they deserve?
Sixth, are you maximizing your efforts in regards to education or work? Are you just getting by with the status quo or are you engaged and always working towards to a goal? This won't apply to some as they are ok just getting by and that's ok as well.
Seventh and final especially for this forum. Are you gambling your life away and ruining your relationships? Are you letting this hobby ruin you or your life?
Anyway, I'd love some thoughts on this topic. Some of you guys are pretty smart and I'm sure have thought about this a time or two. Would love to hear from Festering Zit on this topic. My list only applies to me. What's your list like?
