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MKism: Food for Thought
I’ve come up with various concepts I call “Food for Thought”. I never intended to share them with others, as I’d purposed them only as self-reminders. Here are some of the more quotable ones:
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Sometimes you gotta get burned before you stop putting your hand in the fire.
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“Shoulda, woulda, coulda” is for dreamers. Action is for winners.
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Worrying is unnecessary. Instead, be prepared.
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A messy environment begets a messy mind.
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Pride is an inhibitor of happiness. Be gracious in your losses and humble in your victories.
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Just because everyone else is doing it, does not make it the smart thing to do.
I hope it helps.
MKism: Keys to Happiness
In order to have be truly be happy, I believe you need the following:
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A healthy respect for the self.
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A sense of purpose. (the present)
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Something positive to look forward to. (the future)
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Gratitude for everything you have, had, and are going to have.
It’s not much of a list at the moment. I hope to add to it in the future.
While a healthy appreciation for your past experiences may be beneficial, I don’t feel that it’s an essential prerequisite for happiness. For example, if you’ve had a less than fortunate upbringing, you may prevail, not because of it, but in spite of it.
On a related note, I believe the following inhibit your joy:
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Viewing life as a competition.
Feeling down? My best advice to you is exercise. There’s plenty documented benefits to exercise, including the release of endorphins. I always feel most optimistic and creative after a session of exercise. To quote self-help guru, Tony Robbins:
Emotion comes from motion.
Look at it this way: Death = stillness; Life = motion. If you want to feel alive, move!
MKism: Keys to Success
Exercise definitely jump-starts my brain. I just took my post-workout shower, and I came up with this:
The 3 things you need to succeed at anything:
- A desire/goal
- A plan
- A commitment
That’s it.
Update (04/15): I just watched a video, in which the speaker concluded that you can do anything with “inspiration, vision, and determination.” I quickly jotted it down, as it spoke to me on some level. Then I realized it was another way of wording my “3 Keys to Success.”
About MKisms:
A “MKism” is a brief, original “pearl of widsom” created by yours truly (and named likewise), which may or may not be similar to advice found elsewhere. They could range from the simple to the (hopefully) profound. I’m starting this “MKism” series, not from a place of self-importance, but from a place of sharing. After all, we’re all we have in this world. These are simply my humble opinions.
Feel free to challenge or contribute to my thoughts.
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