Life / Happiness - Steve Maraboli

Your History – Your Destiny

So many of us get caught up in the past: past issues, past relationships, past mistakes, etc… We tend to give away our thoughts and energy of today to days and events that no longer exist. An unfortunate reality of this type of thinking is that we tend to lose sight of our true power and purpose. And we lose sight of the truth that we are free to change – to refine, improve, or enhance ourselves at any moment.

You’re Not Drowning

You are not broken. You are not ugly. You are not unworthy. You are not too short. You are not too tall. You are not the number on a scale. You are not too old. You are not too young. You are not your mistakes.

Car Manufacturer

Years ago, I was invited to a car manufacturing and testing facility. This was a facility at which engineers designed and tested several different types of automobiles. At this sort of facility, cars are created to be as safe and effective as possible. Whilst I was invited to the testing facility, there were a lot of other things happening on-site. At the car manufacturing facility, there were people working on the design of the vehicles. Each design was placed through a series of tests, including the wind tunnel.

If You Want to Learn How to Live, Hang Out with People Who Are Dying

I have spent many years as a volunteer at veterans’ hospitals; often spending the final days with our brothers and sisters who have served. I must say, there is nobody as free as somebody who is dying. Conversations are usually pure uncensored truth from someone who has nothing to lose. I am often asked how I have accomplished so much at a young age and how I continue to multi-task between businesses and working passionately towards my dreams. My answer is always that I have learned how to effectively live from the advice of those who are dying. Even though the veterans I have sat with were different ages, from different walks of life, and of varying spiritual and religious backgrounds, they always gave a personal version of a common ideal; to live my life to the max They fervently insist that I pursue my dreams; that I love unapologetically; that I forgive mercifully; that I share with others; that I take chances; that I accept my faults; that I find humor in life; that I stress less; that I give hugs; that I chase the girl of my dreams; that I leave work at the office; that I watch

Perspective – It’s Not What You Look At; It’s What You See

Perspective makes all the difference. It’s not what you look at; it’s what you see… Remember that the sun never actually sets; it’s our perspective that makes it appear to. Our sunset is another’s sunrise. It’s all perspective.

Your Whole Life is Ahead of You

I can’t even count the amount of times an older person has told me, “You’ve got your whole life ahead of you.” Upon hearing these words intended to provide comforting advice, one can’t help but feel the older person is latently implying that they do not; that they are actually saying, “I’m old now, but you’ve got your whole life ahead of you.” While it is easy to understand, and even feel, like your glory days have passed, the truth is that no matter how old you are, your life isn’t behind you, your memories are behind you. Your life is always ahead of you. From this moment, right now, you have just as much opportunity as anybody else to make decisions and take actions that will propel you towards the life you want No matter where you are or what you’re doing, no matter how old you are, or what you’ve been through, no matter how many times you’ve been delayed, hurt, or back-stabbed, please remember that your whole life is ahead of you. What is left behind you are life-moments that have expired; we call them “memories” and they continue to exists in your mind. Your vibrant and