I've had a clear moment of thought brought on by indulging in an interesting conversation. Going through my thoughts and goals I have found a pattern of brevity. I want to fit as much life experiences as I can. To contrast I want a focus and a certain ideal to drive me, albeit nothing eccentric or expensive. And the simple answer is pride. Maybe that isn't the correct word, but I would like to feel good about what I do. I am diverging on a road meant for people who are portrayed as unhappy or unfulfilled.
The next step in my career is a bank or fund in which I can trade the markets or analyze them. This seems, to me, a useless endeavor which will inevitably only lead to more stress and work. And I believe that the function of man is not to work but to achieve great feats for the betterment of society. Which is in itself a difficult task that is not laid out for everyone, most people seem to exist simply to survive; that is a life I do not care to live.
Writing financial reports to be read by a handful of people to make them money do not fit my ideal of truly living. I enjoy the things money gives you but what most people don't realize is that it is not a complete necessity. You can have a meaningful life with the absence of large amounts of cash. I use to think those ideals were for the weak minded, however, I believe I've found the opposite to be true.
What would I do for free everyday that will make me proud when I am finished. My simple answer? Snowboard. My best memories are when I am on a mountain surrounded by fresh white snow. So why would I sit in a cubicle for a third of my day to make money to go on a vacation to do what I love? Really why? I can't think of a reason. Why not take a risk and move to a skiing town where I can be a snowboard instructor and show others how much fun they can have if they just let go. That brings me to my point: Let go.
The next step in my career is a bank or fund in which I can trade the markets or analyze them. This seems, to me, a useless endeavor which will inevitably only lead to more stress and work. And I believe that the function of man is not to work but to achieve great feats for the betterment of society. Which is in itself a difficult task that is not laid out for everyone, most people seem to exist simply to survive; that is a life I do not care to live.
Writing financial reports to be read by a handful of people to make them money do not fit my ideal of truly living. I enjoy the things money gives you but what most people don't realize is that it is not a complete necessity. You can have a meaningful life with the absence of large amounts of cash. I use to think those ideals were for the weak minded, however, I believe I've found the opposite to be true.
What would I do for free everyday that will make me proud when I am finished. My simple answer? Snowboard. My best memories are when I am on a mountain surrounded by fresh white snow. So why would I sit in a cubicle for a third of my day to make money to go on a vacation to do what I love? Really why? I can't think of a reason. Why not take a risk and move to a skiing town where I can be a snowboard instructor and show others how much fun they can have if they just let go. That brings me to my point: Let go.
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