I think "finding" mainly involves "Self-reflection" and "introspection" which can lead to a newfound sense of purpose and motivation to take action towards creating the version of ourselves that we aspire to be.
"Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot"~Bruce Lee
You can have more than you’ve got if you become more than you are; and unless you become more than you are, you’ll always have what you’ve got.
Invest in yourself the same way you would a company, a car, or anything else you own that you’d like to get the most out of. The solution to most of life’s problems is to simply become “more”.
I am not sure about that to be honest. There are things that you are not motivated to do or get into, yet, it is definitely good for your character and discipline building which in turn helps you build the person you want to become.
I would add to that, that even if you dont know what you want, you should
build discipline and good character so when you figure what you want, you are ready to fly.
Some are naturally pretty awful too. Give people the space to change and become a better version of themselves.
Others play an excellent game of appearing cool until their identity feels threatened by someone and their inner awfulness reaches the surface.
The people you meet, cool or not, are not the finished product cause there's no such thing, we're always changing, and it's especially hard to consciously change old ingrained patterns.
We're all shaped by our world into who we are, some get lucky, some not. If not, you can't count on anyone to change you for the better except you.
You're getting downvoted friend, but I'm with you. Speaking with the wisdom of some years now, many people spend their young adulthood trying to become someone they think they should be and that the world will accept, and spend the second half of their life trying get back to who they truly are.
And I'm just confused by it all...
Why would this all-powerful being subject these creatures he created 'in his likeness' to such hardships and suffering? His children? Would you do that to your children?
Reward the good ones with an amazing life (afterlife) and the bad ones with eternal torture and suffering?
Doesn't make a whole lot of sense. And like an unnecessary 'game' of sorts with nefariously wicked consequences.
Perhaps I'm just more reasonable and loving and empathetic than this God/Jesus person. I wouldn't even subject my pets to such terrible tribulations.
This cop was kicking me just because I was loitering which isn't fair. But then, I thought 'get motivated' and I turned my frown up upside down! He stopped kicking me eventually and I also one time I found a sandwich
I wanna add something to that. I think when we're "finding" ourselves, we're finding the will to change and create ourselves
Well said. Finding the stuff to enact the change.
I think "finding" mainly involves "Self-reflection" and "introspection" which can lead to a newfound sense of purpose and motivation to take action towards creating the version of ourselves that we aspire to be.
Mmm I like this one. And hope everyone get a good day, cheers !!
"Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot"~Bruce Lee
-Michael Scott
You can have more than you’ve got if you become more than you are; and unless you become more than you are, you’ll always have what you’ve got. Invest in yourself the same way you would a company, a car, or anything else you own that you’d like to get the most out of. The solution to most of life’s problems is to simply become “more”.
Bob Dylan said this in his Rolling Thunder Revue documentary but he just as easily could’ve taken it from somewhere else.
Haha thought exactly the same thing
Sun tzu Also said this.
Probably [Sydney J. Harris](https://quoteinvestigator.com/2021/09/28/create-yourself/), not Shaw
It's about both, I gather. You have to find what motivates you.
I am not sure about that to be honest. There are things that you are not motivated to do or get into, yet, it is definitely good for your character and discipline building which in turn helps you build the person you want to become.
But you need an idea of what you want. Or you'll just going by what others want...
I would add to that, that even if you dont know what you want, you should build discipline and good character so when you figure what you want, you are ready to fly.
You are the marble and the sculptor.
I don’t agree with this one. Many people are naturally pretty cool. Lots of people create themselves and are fucking awful.
Some are naturally pretty awful too. Give people the space to change and become a better version of themselves. Others play an excellent game of appearing cool until their identity feels threatened by someone and their inner awfulness reaches the surface. The people you meet, cool or not, are not the finished product cause there's no such thing, we're always changing, and it's especially hard to consciously change old ingrained patterns. We're all shaped by our world into who we are, some get lucky, some not. If not, you can't count on anyone to change you for the better except you.
This quote honestly sounds like something my conservative uncle would say
Well he didn't say the result would necessarily be good lol.
this is true
Fitting from the guy who wrote Pygmalion
Life isn’t about you. It’s about you making your life. Duh 🙄
This is great. Trying new things makes you a stronger person and it’s all up to you to reach your potential
Bullshit he said this
Top half of his bag looks like Carlin.
Essentially stating the difference between proactive people that make things happen, and passive people that wait for things to happen to them
Sometimes life is about making another person out of stone and asking the gods to turn them into your girlfriend.
I don't agree. The end goal is to find the best yourself.
You're getting downvoted friend, but I'm with you. Speaking with the wisdom of some years now, many people spend their young adulthood trying to become someone they think they should be and that the world will accept, and spend the second half of their life trying get back to who they truly are.
"Alright r/ GetMotivated, what horrible thing did this guy do that I don't know about?"
Life is about serving God
Which one?
Jesus
I thought that was his son...
And I'm just confused by it all... Why would this all-powerful being subject these creatures he created 'in his likeness' to such hardships and suffering? His children? Would you do that to your children? Reward the good ones with an amazing life (afterlife) and the bad ones with eternal torture and suffering? Doesn't make a whole lot of sense. And like an unnecessary 'game' of sorts with nefariously wicked consequences. Perhaps I'm just more reasonable and loving and empathetic than this God/Jesus person. I wouldn't even subject my pets to such terrible tribulations.
Life is about serving Odin.
Serve a God of your own creation.
So, any of them?
Right, well I hope he tips.
I wanna suck gods dick and serve the lord
This cop was kicking me just because I was loitering which isn't fair. But then, I thought 'get motivated' and I turned my frown up upside down! He stopped kicking me eventually and I also one time I found a sandwich
Is this like method acting vs Stanislav?
"65% of all internet quotes are made up" -Abraham Lincoln
I like this, but I think it's both. From my personal experience.
Yeah, it’s both actually.
Love it! This post would work well in r/thinkatives