The other day, I realized that (in a very broad and general sense), if you don't constantly push yourself in the direction you want to go, its unlikely you'll ever get there. Here's an example: all your life you're constantly being pushed in a general direction by 'society'. Never question these values, and you might find yourself, at 25 years old, with a wife and maybe even a kid or two, not to mention a nice white collar job and a homogenized suburban lifestyle. In nearly every way but that of a family man, or a wealthy consumer, you've completely failed, and the real tragedy is you're not even 30 yet.
Yes, some people want this, love this, and go for it with no holds barred...but will you be happy in 5, 10, 25 years? I can't say, but I know I wouldn't be. The life unquestioned is a one-way ticket to the graveyard of dreams; those selfish things we wish of the world and sometimes let free, but always regret.
Mark Twight had it right. http://www.gymjones.com/knowledge/article/15/. Is it over the top? Maybe. Does it have a valid point? Absolutely. Will you read it and dream, or will you read it and be put to action? Wish I could say it inspires me more to action than it does about inspiring me to be done with school...maybe it deserves another read!
The point is: question more and think more practically. Refine your life, and achieve your goals. Are you a dreamer, or are you a 'doer'? Hopefully you're both- dream big, and get it done. But don't compromise your life for your dreams, just because you never really questioned either.
I welcome your comments.
[The next step in my dream: Skiing the Wy'east face on Mt/ Hood]:
