The Take Off

 

Ever thought about living a better life? Living a more meaningful life? Maybe just being better at being human? What if I said you are already on the path to living the life you really want? Before we get into the whys and hows, I’m going to start this journey with an important statement.

You are good enough just the way you are.

You are actually way better than good.

Now go back and read that again. Don’t rush, nothing is more important than this. Take a moment to let it those words resonate.

The first thing – and possibly the biggest takeaway – I have learnt on this trip is this; if I were to line up all the self-improvement theories that I could possibly make in one lifetime, they are nothing compared to the fact that I exist, that I can think and have this amazing self-regenerating mind and body. Everything I can do to make improve myself or make my life better will always be pale in comparison to the very idea that I have life and a consciousness that can perceive that life.

I wanted to start there because for a long time, I did not know that. I treated life like it was just something I was doing until I could get to the place where it was actually happening. That place where I was smarter, richer, fitter and had truly fulfilled relationships.

Let’s get this straight, there is no amazing destination that you will reach one day. This is about your life right NOW. Regardless of the things you wish to make better and what you want to have in your future life, as you read this, make sure you take a few moments to realise you are nearly perfect right now. Sure we can all live a little better, but it will be just that, a little better.

Realising how amazing you are at this present moment is key to creating the version of yourself you want to be in the future. Feeling good right now is a huge part of positive change.

So visit a friend and thank them for their friendship, kiss a family member and tell them you love them, thank God (whatever brand you follow) for this amazing body, mind and consciousness that you have right now. Start here, start now and do not ever forget this!

We all have things we would like to improve on in our lives. Some are bigger than others, but for the most part, self-improvement is a common human agenda.

About four years ago, I just could not shake the feeling that something was missing from my life. Somehow I felt as if I was under living. I tried to shake the feeling at first by running through my life like a shopping list of good things- successful business, beautiful wife, nice home in the country, amazing kids, good health and fit.

This list was a wonderful reminder of how great my life really is, but it still did not help – I still thought something was missing. I needed something to make my life a lot more meaningful.

So that is how I began looking at all the different areas of my life, deciding if I was happy with and what needed modifying.

I know what you are thinking- four years on I have found some secret life strategy that can be applied and will make your life amazing.

Ah no, that did not happen.

What I did find is a bunch of little life hacks that have made my life better. Some are hilariously simple and obvious. Others required a bit more faith and effort. Altogether I can honestly say my life has improved dramatically since starting the strategies that you can read about right here.

In the cycle of giving that I have come to believe in, sharing my journey with you seems like a logical progression. It’s a simple sharing of the changes I have made and the positive life living, my family and those closest to me are now enjoying. Even the people I work with have benefited from the experiences I’m about to share with you.

My goal is to leave you with a least one takeaway, that little piece of information you need to make lasting positive change towards better life living.

Good luck with your journey.