Dreams are NOT needs.
Having a big dream is great for life.
It gives us a reason and motivation to wake up in the morning.
But, the real truth is that. . .
Not everyone gets there.
And you know what? ━ it’s perfectly fine!
I’ve met enough different people to understand that reaching “the dream” will most surely result in DEPRESSION.
. . . this is why successful entrepreneurs get depressed after selling their companies for millions
. . . or why big artists leave their careers after reaching the PEAK
For the outside world, it doesn’t make sense.
But internally. . .
What’s there more to do?
You see,
This thing we call “the dream”
It’s an illusion, a false promise
Something we create and lie to ourselves to believe ━
“When I have THAT THING I will be happy.”
Creating a condition to be happy.
That’s the perfect formula for living 80 years in complete sadness.
Enjoy the Today, the learnings, the journey. . . the person you become in the process. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Be grateful just for having the chance to try. . .
Not everyone has that chance.
Give your best.
Be better.
Living in a modest apartment WISHING, yes wishing,
That one day
. . . you’ll live in a luxurious house with sea view
. . . driving that very nice car. . .
Is much better MENTALLY than the alternative.
When you get the big house, give it 1 month and your mind status will come to ground ZERO feeling unfulfilled and seeking for more.
You’ll still be using one room, a fork, and one plate.
You might think you’re different.
You’re not!!
It’s how our 🧠 is designed to work.
Multiple people reported that after being in Dubai for more than 2 weeks, surrounded by literal gold, they got comfortable and started to feel normal.
We (humans) adapt very quickly.
Great ability for surviving & thriving as a species,
Horrible capability for getting (ever) satisfied, fulfilled and “happy”
The truth is,
The journey toward your dream will bring more joy, more fulfillment, and more pride in yourself than actually achieving it.
The Person You Become During the Journey is “The Dream”
Personally, I love houses!!
. . . and I’ve been looking at options around Barcelona.
But the reality is ━ I don’t want to maintain (again) a garden or deal with the roof leaking right now.
Maybe when I’m 50+, I’ll consider it.
For now, maintaining a house is not on the list.
That’s the real truth. (for me, for now)
At this moment. . .
I want the freedom:
- to go out when I want
- to take a break when I need
- to do what I like
—even if ALL I DO IS WORK. . . I want to know that I can do other things.
One friend once told me:
Nic, I had this dream when I was younger. . . I want to make a lot of money, to go and travel to every country in the world.
Now, my businesses are doing $30M/yr. . . I CAN do everything I ever dreamt of.
Now. . . I barely go on vacations.
And that’s not because of too much work ━ I just don’t WANT anymore.
That was not my DREAM.
I much prefer to go with my wife for a walk in the park, look at the ducks and eat an ice cream with her.
Stay on the bench and enjoy the ☀️
The simple thought that I CAN do whatever I want, gives me enough satisfaction that I actually DON’T want to do it anymore.
Now, I want peace.
If we think deeply about what we really want,
We find out that we actually don’t WANT the thing that we think we want.
Think deeply about what you really. really, want in life. . .
. . . not what your parents want,
. . . not what social media says,
. . . not what your friends say.
But what YOU WANT.
You will find your true self.
Strive to be happy, grateful and peaceful.
Don’t work to impress others,
And most importantly,
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Always smile 😁
Life Is Beautiful.
And. . . LESS is MORE !!
What’s your dream?
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Craiova, Romania
10/09/2024
Nicolas G.
