Lesson 5
Finding Your Why in Life
I told you earlier that I teach my students to take action steps. I have discovered the power of actually standing up, speaking words out loud and writing down specific exercises. There's no thinking about it or overanalyzing each step. Just do it!
Now, we are at the point for you to make one of the most important decisions in life. So, stand up and say this out loud:
'Today, I have started my journey to find my Why in life. Life will test me at certain times. But, NC MATTER WHAT, I will complete my journey. At this very moment, I decide that I will NEVER quit this journey!"
How does that feel? I know it might have felt a little awkward, but most people likely felt some type of relief. Remember, what you just shouted out loud is a promise to yourself! Now seal this promise by writing the exact same words that you just said on these lines and shout it out loud seven times. DO IT NOW!
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What Does Your "Why" Mean?
Before we start discovering your Why and unleashing your untapped powers and genius, let's take a second to focus on the Why. What is a Why? What does it mean? Your Why can be defined as your reason or your purpose. It is the reason or purpose that you take up space on this planet.
One of the definitions of "Why" in The Oxford Dictionary is "for what reason or purpose?" The same dictionary defines the word "reason" as a cause, explanation, or justification. Furthermore, the Oxford Dictionary gives one definition of "purpose" as the reason for which something is done or something exists . Another word that is frequently used when describing a Why is "mission." The Oxfo