Going for Gold
Chapter 4: Re aligning yourself “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever”. Mohandas Gandhi Who you really are and what you really want? If someone was to ask you that question what would you answer be? Think about how would you explain who you were? And what would you say if someone asked you what you wanted out of life? What do a Rolex, a Ferrari and a palatial home have in common beyond the obvious? … Even if you possess them, it doesn’t mean you will be happy. Many film stars, famous athletes and others have it all, and still we get the most miserable, embarrassing media reports about them, even to the point of death. Most happiness is not based on possessions, but rather love, passion and value. Sometimes we need to find new balance in our lives, no matter what we have or don’t have. If we are able to focus and invest in our passion, doing what we love, what makes us special in the world, what we came here to do, that is when we experience life at its most satisfying and fulfilling. The key to satisfying human needs is to align with the individual’s goals. Aim at accomplishing those goals. Each of us has an identity, or Core values. Wake up to who you are, “Roll up your sleeves. Get off your backside, go out there and achieve your dreams! Your life. Truly can make that transformation in an instant. If you 43