Create your "why"

 Create your “why”

To maintain your focus you must remember why you are doing it. Constitute a clear, concise “why” statement and live by it. If you simplify what you want, achieving goals becomes easier. Every single action you take should be a reflection of the “why” statement.

Write this statement down in a place you will see it. Review it every single day. Know why you are waking up in the morning. Know what you want to achieve. Consistency in our habits is what makes us great. Sometimes you will fall down, but the best thing you can do is get back up and keep going. 

Remember that your “why” statement can fluctuate. Your goals may change. The reasons you live your life may change. But that change should continue to focus around achieving overall happiness. Happiness is what we strive for, it’s why we do everything we do. 

Want more money? Why? Because money buys time freedom. Time freedom is what we want. The ability to not work. The ability to take vacations. The only thing that money buys us is time back in our lives. Some work because they believe that the work they do is a good use of their time. They do it because they truly enjoy it and that is how they would ideally use their time. But most work their job to buy some time. They want enjoyment sooner so they want to make more money. 

Without a “why” you have no guide. There is no lighthouse. You are destined to be wandering forever. If wandering is what you want, then continue to do as you are. But if clarity and achievement is what you want, establish your “why” and live by it.