What do I need to do to become fulfilled and successful?
You need to smile, right here, right now.You need to find happiness, in this moment.Right now.Nothing amazing ever came out of being depressed and sad all the time.Those who have risen from seemingly dilapidated conditions, have risen because they found happiness and FUN despite any external circumstances.They dreamed and had the courage to think thoughts that did not align with their current situation.Yes I’m talking about the broke Jim Carrey who wrote himself a check for 10 million dollars, I’m talking about the Lisa Nichols who covered her tiny closet walls (her office) in mirrors to make it look bigger, and the Sushmita Sen who cut out an old pair of socks and wore them as ballgown gloves because she could not afford real ones.They all TRIED. They at least PRETENDED like they had arrived!Fulfillment comes first, success is only a logical progression.
Do money and success really make you happy and fulfilled?
As the picture above says, only “money” isn't the motif of life.Money can buy :A comfy bed but not sleep.Computer,expensive gadgets but not a brain.Food but not an appetite.Make-up but not beauty.A house but not a home.Medicine but not health.Luxuries but not relaxation.Amusements but not happiness.Acquaintance but not friendship.Obedience but not faithfulness.Sex but not love.Money can only buy happiness if only it's used to make others happy. With whatever little you have,give.Nothing compares to that feeling of satisfaction to make someone else happy.
What constitutes a fulfilling and meaningful life?
The most successful individuals in the world know something that most people don’t: Fulfilment and meaning is self-defined.When you let society dictate and narrate the story of your life, you become stuck and end up feeling like your life doesn’t have a real meaning. You become unhappy.1. KNOW THYSELF. Some of us study celebrity gossip and know more about other people than we do about ourselves. We get so caught up in what’s going on around us that we forget to take a look at what is going on within.Take a look within! What are your strengths, what are your weaknesses? It makes it much easier to live up to your potential, and that’s imperative for being fulfilled.2. WHAT’S YOUR PASSION? What is it that you love to do..? Because living your dream, doing what you feel is your “calling” is going to give you a very deep sense of fulfilment, and it will give your life meaning as well as depth.Reaching a level of mastery in what you love to do is usually a much more pleasant experience than working away at something you don’t truly love.3. LEGACY. What are you going to be remembered for? Leave a mark on the world, don’t just live in its confident boundaries that have been set up by people no smarter than yourself.Will you be loved by one generation, remember for two, and then forgotten? If so, you can still find fulfilment in other ways. But if you have a greater purpose, your life will have a deeper sense of meaning.4. CONNECTION. If you grow the relationships you already have with people you love, or create new ones, you will experience joy and bliss beyond measure. This should be done even if you’re chasing a higher purpose.5. STANDARDS. Most people don’t live up to their own ideals. When what you think, what you say and what you do all align; your experience of life elevates to a much higher level. It gives an extremely deep sense of fulfilment and joy.Comment down below:What gives your life meaning?What would make for a fulfilling life in your eyes?
Why do some people seem so adept at leading successful and fulfilling lives while others struggle with failure and a lack of meaning?
Um… err… Question over here Dudes an’ Dudettes…Who exactly decides who’s lives are “successful” and “fulfilling”, and who’s are not??Another question: What makes you think they don’t have ambition?I’ve (often) been accused of being a “Failure”I have been castigated on many occasions for lacking “ambition”.Just because your definition of “Successful” and “Meaningful” and “Ambitious” is not the same as most other people’s, doesn't automatically mean that you do not possess any of those Qualities.Isn’t it strange how people who think differently to the Herd are always branded “Strange”, “Losers”, “Weirdo’s” and “Outcasts”??Think about this… “There are no new frontiers on a freeway!”You’re never going to discover something new, exciting and adventurous if you follow the herd and stay on the Freeway. You need to get off the beaten path and explore where no man has gone before.Follow your own dreams. Find your own meaning, define your own success, and don’t concern yourself with what others think you should be dreaming!
Do you ever feel fulfilled (even after success)?
You are asking about eternal bliss, Parmanand. That is not possible as long as one is living in this body. The body is designed to journey towards eternal bliss, Parmanand.
How do you define a fulfilled life?
I'm wondering what you think counts as a fulfilled life. Successful (career -wise)? Happy? Full of love? Fun- because life doesn't last forever? What is your definition of "living your life to the fullest"? Does it mean living wildly and without regret? Or is mere peace and joy sufficient?
What is the self-fulfilling prophecy and how does it work?
Its how much you believe you will succeed or fail. It's more like positive thinking in what you think you are capable of or what you think you are not. Either way you are right. It's confidence and belief that makes one successful. It's also what you think and believe you can become. If you believe positively, then positive things will happen to you. If you always think negatively, you should expect things you don't like!!! It happened to me lots of times. I made myself believe that I am always so charming and people are naturally drawn to me. It definitely worked for me big time. I always made myself believe that people always naturally like and are attracted to me whenever they meet me. Worked! Everything you believe in and expect will become. Either positive or negative. You should look into AFFORMATIONS!!! with an "o" not Affirmations. They are questions that you repeat to yourself and make you feel good and soon believe and expect it. Questions like: Why am I always so successful in everything? Why am I always so liked and so loved by everybody? Why do I always get whatever I want so quickly? Why am I always financially wealthy? These questions lets your subconscious find answers and therefore will give you the answers. You have to keep repeating them until you fully believe them. Don't contradict yourself though when you are asking these questions. Also phrase your questions positively. Focus on the positive like "Why am I so rich" instead of "Why don't I have debt anymore?" This focuses on debt which will bring more debt. Focus on what you want instead of the things you don't want! You should also what THE SECRET aka LAW OF ATTRACTION. Its all about self prophecy and manifesting your desires. Also there is a forum that can help you big time!! Powerful Intention Forum. Search about AFFORMATIONS!!! A lot of people had success with it!!!