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[...] Bardos wrote this thought-provoking post, What is a Great Lifestyle? posted at JetSetCitizen.com. I’m totally with John when he says: “Goals are great to [...]

By: GotPassport

GotPassport — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:49:40 +0000

Hi there John, Glad I found this. Great article and like Cath said, totally with you on this. .-= GotPassport´s last blog ..Our Beloved New Orleans Series Part 1 =-.

By: Brandon Pearce

Brandon Pearce — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:53:35 +0000

Awesome post and dead-on! Lasting happiness doesn’t come from possessions or other people – they’ll disappoint you. I believe it comes from within, and from God. This is hard for me to remember, as I am so goal-driven and forget to enjoy the process, appreciate my current life, and stop to “smell the roses”.

I think I’m one of those you described who already has the perfect lifestyle (for me), but doesn’t always realize it. And I think I’ve had it all along. Yes, I have achieved most of what I dreamed for in a “perfect” lifestyle – I work less than 10 hours a week, travel a lot, have a fabulous (although not perfect) wife and two sweet kids. But I can attest that even with all of this I have felt both happy and unhappy at times. That’s life.

Whenever I take time to focus on and appreciate what I have, live in the moment, and enjoy it, I’m happy. When I help others and can make someone’s life better, I’m happy. If I believe that I won’t be happy until I get my 10 hour work week down to zero hours, I’m believing a lie. Sure, I’ll get there , but it’s not going to make me any more happy than I am now. And I probably could have said the same thing when I was working 40 hours a week.
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By: Dave - LifeExcursion

Dave - LifeExcursion — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:58:38 +0000

@John

I think we are on the same wavelength. Thanks for the response…

Dave
LifeExcursion

By: John

John — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:07:42 +0000

@Dave Striving for perfection is great. I am not against that at all. In many of my posts I talk about EXCELLENCE. Constantly trying to improve is what life should be about.

Expecting outside influences like the perfect job or perfect spouse to bring you happiness is what I think is misguided. Some people can have everything and be unhappy, while others can have nothing and still be very satisfied. Real happiness and personal satisfaction can only come from within.

By: Dave - LifeExcursion

Dave - LifeExcursion — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:16:08 +0000

Great thoughts John. I am that perfectionist. I want to be and have the perfect life, but setting such high goals usually leads to a letdown. I don’t know if it is all bad or all good. I love trying to attain a life I feel is great, but achieving such means I miss out here and there.

Great post John!!!

Dave
LifeExcursion
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By: Cath Duncan

Cath Duncan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:32:13 +0000

totally with you on this .-= Cath Duncan´s last blog ..Agile Living Lessons From a Sand Artist =-.

By: John

John — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:50:16 +0000

@Dan Thanks for the comment. In my opinion, there is no perfect “dream lifestyle,” many people tell themselves they’ll be happy when…..

When they quit their job, or move to Bali, or get 500 subscribers, or make $5000 a month. The problem is when we reach our goals, they are not that fulfilling.

@Nate Related to my message to Dan, absolutely the journey is everything. If you can’t enjoy yourself today, you will probably have trouble finding happiness for your whole life.

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:33:57 +0000

Great stuff! I’d list some of my favorite quotes from this post but there are just too many. SO MANY people live their life in someone else’s storyline. I’m happy to say I’ve never been like this, but so many of my friends, and even family members are doing it.

I especially like how you talk about not just focusing on the outcome, but on the journey as well. I think you should focus on the journey more than anything!

Awesome post once again, John.
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