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This seems like a slogan of Microsoft but it is a powerful question that can unravel your destiny. Would not it be great if you wake up everyday and know exactly what will you accomplish and imagine getting close to the peaks of dreams that you visualized every night ? Sadly, most people do not know what they want or their chief aim in life and without the chief aim it is impossible to achieve success since if you only dream and not act on the dream then you are simply in the state of imaginary and not reality. The link between imagination and realization is knowing the purpose and planning series of actions that can lead you from state of imagination to realization.
“A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for future power and triumph. “
James Allen 1864-1912, British-born American Essayist, Author of ”As a Man Thinketh”
Life without aim sails in to the ocean of endless, mediocre voyage. Most people hate what they do yet they keep doing the same work unless otherwise forced to change. Fear and lack of self confidence prevent them from unleashing untapped power of their mind which once trained properly can achieve anything. Ask yourself to have the life of dream and your creative mind will provide blue print of the journey you need to begin to get the peaks of happy, fulfilling life. You may find roadblocks and temporary setbacks but as James Allen explained, if have a well conceived purpose then these failures will help you gain strength and build strong resolve to reach your goals. Purpose shall be well defined and visualized daily once in the morning and once before going to the bed to prepare your subconcious mind to act on it. If you make commitment to work only on tasks that can take you closer to your dream then you will begin to understand why you need to love to work rather than the work that you hate.
Even a balky horse knows when rider with definite purpose takes reins and obey master’s instructions. World never believes in one who does not believe in himself. Most great leaders had a definite aim and clear vision of what they wanted and some Like Napoleon who lifted out of poverty and misery to conquer the world with a well defined purpose backed with audacity to face any challenges on the way. If you’ve never introspected and self analyzed your life, it is drifting in this ocean of meaningless, mediocre voyage. Take control of your life boat as it is willing to obey your direction to the voyage of land of shining success.
To Your Success,
