Most of humanity’s problems arise fromthat the resources of our world are limited, but the desires are limitless. At a certain stage, we begin to understand that goals begin to conflict with each other. And a dozen lives are not enough to realize all the goals. Of course, it is possible to increase the efficiency of activity at times, but there will always be a shortage of something, but we get used to abundance much more easily. And then you have to make unpleasant decisions - for example, look for the most important thing in life and cut off everything else.
As one Russian poet wrote, it is necessary to be afraidthe one who knows “as it is necessary” and tries to impose his understanding of life’s meaning on everyone. For example, build communism or become a billionaire. These goals differ in the degree of balance of self-denial and egoism. But they have in common that they are unnatural, abnormal for man.
The main goal in life can not appear onteam, you can not invent it in preparation for the next interview in the "advanced" companies. The most important goal is called the life mission. How to formulate it so that it calls for action and motivates to achieve?
First, the most important thing in life is connected with thosethe imperfections of the world that you see around. It’s impossible to be happy just by concentrating on your well-being. The world will sooner or later make its amendments to your egoistic program. Therefore, the goal of a “three-story palace on the shores of the Adriatic Sea” cannot be a vital mission.
Secondly, the most important thing in life should not beconnected with the idea of owning. Owning a million dollars is good when you can earn a couple of million more a year. You probably heard that winning astronomical sums in a lottery often end up becoming poorer than they were before the lottery. Therefore, we must want to be someone and be able to do something. Then you can not be afraid of the vicissitudes of fate. Even if you lose resources, the ability to understand the situation and change it will allow you to return everything with interest.
Third, the most important thing in life should beconnected with the idea of helping people around. The ideal goal is based on the fact that you understand your strengths and know what you can give to the world. And not fundamentally, it will be a design development of a machine for anti-gravity, a good book about relationships between people or an elegant dress emphasizing the beauty of the hostess. Do what you do best. Do not concentrate on weakness, concentrate on strengths - otherwise you will do everything mediocre.
В-четвертых, идеальная цель жизни должна быть connected with the creation of a new, contribution to the heritage. It gives a meaning to life. With the right goal, you will begin to understand that your appearance is not accidental and you have a purpose that is very significant both for you and for those around you. It allows you to feel good, even when life clearly refuses to indulge you.
For example, at a certain stage I realized thatMy life mission is to help people achieve goals and see as many opportunities as possible in every situation. That is why pedagogy is suitable for me, I can help people see the perspective exactly when it is most important for them - in childhood. So it turns out that my profession is quite suitable for me. Of course, paying for this work makes you want something better, but pedagogy gives inspiration.
Понятно, что самое главное в жизни должно быть related to your values. To identify them, apply the technique proposed by Gleb Arkhangelsky - write down the main event of the day every day - and find out what value is behind it. So you will understand what is important to you - and you will be able to understand life goals. Dreams will turn into real achievements.
