Why You Don't Really Want That Thing You've Been Delaying

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Take time to think About What you really want 
Your actions reveal your real values. A simple, but profound statement. Why haven't you quit smoking? Why haven't you started that business? Why haven't you learned that language? You say you want to, but then reasons. Those reasons are really excuses because deep down you DON'T want to do those things, not really. You want them sure, a little, but in reality other things are more important to you right now.

Use this knowledge to re-evaluate what you think you want. Stop focusing on that thing you think you want, but don't really want as much as other things. You'll be happier accepting the simpler life of what you truly value.

And if you don't like your values and want to become the person who does really want that thing, then use this knowledge to re-evaluate why you aren't prioritizing that thing and find a new motivation.

Truth is we all have the time and resources to do whatever it is we really want to do, we just don't always admit to ourselves what that is.

*This post was inspired by another blogger Derek Sivers. I heard his article in the podcast Optimal Loving Daily episode 569. Please check it out and hear some more amazing life changing wisdom.

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