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Thank you Kasum, absolutely! By: sveeteskapes
Such a thought provoking post, Sarah! While we want to be productive and stuff, no matter what we do in life without us having fun while at it there is no point to what we do.
xx, Kusum | www.sveeteskapes.com By: Sarah
Thanks Suanlee, great comment. The only thing I must try to remember is that some people are happy with meeting the life stages generally required of them, and that this is OK. Sometimes I go a little bit -Mona-Lisa-Smile on people (great movie) but for some of us, getting married and having kids is what they really want to do. I do wonder though if friends of mine are rushing into it and will have different attitudes about it once they're older! By: iamsuanlee
A lot of people put so much pressure on meeting particular life stages, getting a job, getting married, owning a house, having kids. Who is to say that that is the way it should work to ensure the best outcomes for people - society reinforces it but I agree with you Sarah in saying that we need to re-evaluate what it is that we actually want to do and what it is we want to succeed at, on our own terms. There is no need to spend time trying to force yourself into meeting particular stages because society indicates this is how it should be. Sometimes we don't even need to know where we will end up, as long as we are learning and growing on the way there. Great post, really thoughtful and I enjoyed reading this! By: Sarah
Absolutely! God knows I've learnt a lot. By: Jen Morrow
There is a big difference between failing at something, and being a failure. We all fail, just pick yourself up and learn from it! By: Sarah
Absolutely! If money wasn't an issue, we would all be shooting for the stars. Luckily, some of us are finding the courage to go for it, just as you did! By: Magnar Nordal
When I was about to finish high school did I go to a vocational counselor. He asked me what I was planning for the future. I said that I wanted to become an engineer (because it was regarded to be a safe job). Then he asked me: "What are your interests?" Well, I said, I like aircraft, photography and to make drawings. The third question was really good, but at that time didn't I understand it: "So why don't you pursue one of those dreams?" No, no, no, that was too risky, I said.
Some months later did I serve my mandatory military service in the Air Force as a photographer. Afterwards was I offerd a job in a photo laboratory, where I stayed for several years. Then, at 28 years of age did I wake up and started to fly. And the rest is history, as they say.
Some weeks ago did I read the book "Rich dad, poor dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. I wish that I could have read that book when I was 20. The author says that most people thinks that ecconomical security is a good education and a secure job with a good pension scheme (and a big mortgage). That's what most parents tell their kids. But rich dads don't theach their kids that way. They teach their kids to follow their interests, spend less money than they earn and to collect assets.