Introduction 0s
- To understand what you truly want in life, it's important to know where you are right now.
- Imagine being lost in a forest and needing to find your way.
- To do this, you need to know where you're going, where you are, and how to get from where you are to where you want to be.
- This video will help you figure out where you are right now and look back at your past and present to understand what you truly want.
- Don't get discouraged by the big questions; approach them as an adventure.
- Give it a go and write down your thoughts to gain clarity.
Where We Are Right Now 1m35s
- Consider what's working and what's not working in your work and life.
- Write down your answers to gain clarity.
- Reflect on the example provided about work and life.
Wheel of Life 3m57s
- The Wheel of Life exercise helps assess where you are in life.
- It involves rating 10 different areas of life on a scale of 0 to 10 based on alignment or satisfaction.
- The areas include work, health, relationships, and joy.
- Go through the categories and rate yourself.
- Identify areas you want to work on.
- Don't be too pessimistic; look for positive evidence and focus on marginal improvements.
- Taking action and making progress can significantly boost motivation.
Truths Exercise 10m9s
- List 10 things that you know are true about yourself right now.
- These truths can be about anything (life, business, appearance, hobbies, etc.).
- Make sure to focus on positive statements and avoid negative ones.
- This exercise helps you recognize your progress and accomplishments.
How To Actually Know What You Want 12m8s
- Avoid mimetic desire, which is the tendency to want things based on what others want.
- Instead, focus on your own internal sense of self and authenticity.
Fulfillment Stories 13m18s
- Identify 3-5 fulfillment stories from your life.
- These stories should involve actions you took, where you did well by your own standards, and which brought you a sense of fulfillment.
- Analyzing these stories can give you insights into what you truly want.
Energy Audit 15m57s
- Look back on your calendar or activities from the past 2 weeks.
- Identify which activities gave you energy (mark with a plus) and which drained your energy (mark with a minus).
- This energy audit helps you understand what kind of work and activities align with your interests and values.
