This Is the Right Way to Strive for Anything in Life

When we are young and insecure, passion or striving often manifest as looking ahead and craving external validation (becoming a champion or lawyer or millionaire or whatever).

If we gain wisdom, the energy of our passion and striving becomes less about achieving the goal and more about where you are on the journey at present. It is about having a richer experience of the present moment. With this as a focus, you are more likely to achieve success.

Setting a goal to meet a pinnacle can be great. However, if that is all you desire, you'll end up suffering.

But, if you are present for the journey, and sometimes forget about the end altogether, you'll experience lasting joy.