7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
Gosh, these questions are getting pretty deep, huh? Well let’s see…
I can honestly say that yes – I’m doing what I believe in. Although my full-time job in real estate appraisals isn’t necessarily my passion, I’m motivated every day by the fact that I work for the family business, which also helps support the lives of other employees that I consider friends. And then of course there’s FreelyBe, which I’ve made no secret how much I believe in that as what I’m supposed to do as my career/calling in life (what I have made a bit of a secret over the past 6+ months is what exactly is going on with FreelyBe, which I’ll explain within the next month or so!).
A couple of years ago I wouldn’t have been able to say any of that. I guess the mid-twenties really is when one “finds herself”…
8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
That’s easy.
I would take more time to get to know people.
I would stop caring so much about trivial things.
And I would take a heck of a lot more risks.
I like to think I’ve taken risks in life so far, but the truth is that I play it safe way more often than I would like. I’ve gotten a lot better with taking risks as I’ve gotten older, but there’s definitely still that little voice inside saying “just wait – there’s always tomorrow.” And I hate that.
Oh, and I’d also travel way more than I have by now. I’ve got to see the world, dangit.
Your turn! Answer #7 and/or #8?
#7 Right now, I’m settling, but… I’m working on doing something I love (writing a book).
#8 I would have stopped worrying about things that don’t matter and spent more time with the people who do. I say 40 is the new 25; I turn 25 next Sunday. 😀
LOVE the 40 years question….I’d quit my job and start health coaching and traveling!
The 40 years question is awesome…It really changes your perspective when you realize that life could potentially be that short. Like you, I would definitely take more risks. I would travel. I wouldn’t stress over the little things. I wouldn’t be afraid of messing up or not being “perfect”. I would just live. <3
Em ... Living & Learning says
can’t wait to hear the Freelybe updates!
& the 40 years question really makes you think. Like to think that my life would already be halfway over is crazy and makes you make a list of things you’d do differently or start doing, etc. but then I realized - who’s to say my life will even be 40 years long when we aren’t even guaranteed tomorrow. Truly is startling, scary & a reality check.
Those are great questions! I wouldn’t say my “career” specifically is what i believe in, but I’d say I’m doing my job in a way that makes me proud
I hope that makes sense haha
great post! numero 8: eat froyo every day, actively make new friends, & volunteer/travel internationally.
wowza, the 40 year question is so great! i would still be pursuing music, but i would probably be going way more hardcore and just not worrying about what people thought of me!