Submitted by TreatThompson t3_11ztgv2 in GetMotivated
TreatThompson OP t1_jdep59q wrote
Reply to comment by _Weyland_ in Do you have to be unhappy now for success in the future? [Discussion] by TreatThompson
This is a great perspective and might be the most practical and one I align with the most
Pursuing growth definitely gives meaning and purpose
Thanks for sharing this, it was really well said 😄
Also happy that you’re seeing progress in 3D modelling—it seems like such a painstaking hobby. But I’m sure looking back at what you’ve created is so rewarding
Sanguinius666264 t1_jdeylj6 wrote
ah - meaning and purpose. There, that's putting your finger on it. Being dissatisfied with where you're at is one thing and I agree, it's 100% motivating to be dissatisfied and it certainly helps to then align yourself to improve. Once you've also figured out what your purpose is, that when you're working towards achieving that outcome, that's 100% chef's kiss great.
I struggled with it for a really long time, until I had something of an epiphany pretty recently, actually - one of the key things I found was the need to get rid of my bad habits. I was drinking too much, I had bad habits with food, I was still being pretty comparative between other people and what they had.
I stopped drinking. I eat right. I exercise a lot. I know that I'm here to deliver kick ass projects and to help other people in achieving the same thing. I live for my family and what they need. There's nothing else - there doesn't need to be anything else, because all of those are infinite and can continnue for as long as I'm here on the planet.
TreatThompson OP t1_jdf2hoc wrote
Damnnn I absolutely love that last paragraph
So happy to hear that for you! And selfishly it’s comforting to see possible satisfaction without over complicating it
Personal projects and people you love definitely make life feel full
Thanks for sharing this 😄
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