We all have questions that require answers. We all have problems that require solutions. But how can we find the answers and solutions we need? I believe that there is an effective way to do that. It might not be what you expect, though. It’s not about finding a better answer to your current question. Instead, it’s about finding a new question. What you should do is this:
There is no doubt that time is a precious resource. In fact, it’s the one resource that you can’t get back if you lose it. That’s why it’s important that you use your time wisely.
Have you ever experienced not getting things done? Days or even weeks may have passed, but you accomplish just a little. This is especially true when there is no deadline. For instance, let’s say you want to write a novel as your personal project. Since there is no pressure from the outside, you might make very little progress over time.
As you might hear, there were suicide bombings in Surabaya, Indonesia a few days ago. Surabaya is the city where I live. My family and friends are safe, but there are many sad stories of those who were affected.
To reach your full potential, you should live like an athlete. I came to this conclusion after observing my own life and the life of others. You see, there is a gap between where we are and where we could be. In order to close this gap, the best metaphor that I could find is the life of an athlete.
Last week, I shared with you about the insights I got from being self-employed. There I wrote that – thanks to my online business – I no longer have a day job since 2009. Moreover, I have decided from the beginning that control is important and have designed my work accordingly.