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Understanding the concept of the self
The importance of living in the present moment
The illusion of control
You try to make your future self happy. But, the problem is, you can only use the knowledge of current you to make decisions for your future self. Your future self might have different tastes, beliefs, and interests.
You’re always going to be playing a bit of a guessing game and you’re never going to know for sure whether or not you’ve found your purpose. But that doesn’t matter. You don’t need to find your perfect purpose. Your purpose can evolve with you.
DANIEL GILBERT
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What happens if I pursue the wrong path?
stop worrying about this idea that you’re going to “waste time” by pursuing the wrong path. You’re already doing nothing by staying suck in the same spot
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Finding Purpose
You’re never going to find any level of purpose by sitting there and thinking about it. The jury is out. You find purpose through your actions. It unfolds as you stop taking a passive role in your life.
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CURATED FROM
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Educator, Coach, Life Long Learner. Curious and devoted to self improvement.
Your purpose can evolve with you if you allow yourself to believe you are always evolving and capable of way more than you ever imagined.
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