It’s a bit uncertain, but what I’ve recognized is a very simple truth, “My life, when things aren’t going well can usually be traced back to a failure of creativity on my part.”
The goal is to create and explore the possibilities, while standing vigilant against complacency.
In this vain it is my path to grow and move toward a mastery of self. Not to master life, but to master my reactions to it. To be in charge, as much as I can be, of my destiny.
One way I do this is by reading, studying, and surrounding myself by those who have figured out something that is not quite clear to me.
I’m exploring and in this exploration I’m using as many resources as I can, without being bogged down in information.
The danger is inaction. I am certainly able to become an intellectualizing garbage can. Creation is possibly my weakness.
To overcome these obstacles I am playing with Philosopher’s Notes and Optimal Living 101.
The main text that I’m using at this time is 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
So what are those Habits?
- Be Pro-Active
- Begin With The End In Mind
- Put First Things First
- Think Win/Win
- Seek First To Understand (Then Be Understood)
- Synergy
- Sharpen The Saw