
Throughout life I’ve read and heard in many places the question of what is your why.
I’ve always figured I knew it. Nonetheless, I figured it may be a good practice to go ahead and put some down on paper, so here I go.
Why do I do what I do in a daily basis?
Why do I put myself through hardships on purpose?
What is my why? What do I want in this life to create my why?
I want to be a great ancestor
I want to do as much as possible to live on in the memories of those I leave behind
I want my kids and their kids to think of me and realize there’s no limits to what one can do and achieve
I want to be a great example of a man in the mental, emotional and physical
My kids, my family and my manhood are my why
To prove myself that I have no limits
To prove myself that I have so much left in the tank
I want my life to have meaning and purpose
I have a huge responsibility to my children. They will forever say “but Dad did so”. I want to make sure it is in a positive manner
I Need my life to have purpose. Not a typo, above I said want…
If my words are going to have more meaning once I pass on, then I need to maximize the amount of meaningful words I have available for others
I want people to smile when they remember me because of my good heart
I want my name to remind others of a disciplined life
I want to be remembered as a man with deep thoughts. Maybe not the smartest but definitely a curious minded man
I want to be remembered as thoughtful, tough, passionate, strong, meditative and determined
I want others to know I always strived for more and worked hard for it while being perfectly happy with where I was and what I had at any and every given moment. I went to the next level to challenge myself and to be a great example, not chasing anything other than becoming better than my old self
I want my kids to know I had no regrets. Tough lessons yes but I needed them to become who I am
I want to die without any dreams unfulfilled
I want my kids to know I didn’t suffer on my way out. I smiled on my last minutes and felt overwhelmingly thankful for this journey and for allowing me to be their father
I am ok with the final day for it is life and I’ve come to terms with this. But I want to live on in your hearts and minds
I want to be your very own philosopher (lover of wisdom)
When it comes to my Why, it feels selfish to live a life for myself. I feel fulfilled to live a life for others
Jim,
I’m so elated that you are clear about your purpose. Without it, there would be no sense of direction land no true meaning for what you do.
I know you’ve touched many throughout your life in the many roles that you have filled. From my vantage point, with certainty I can affirm that, not only have you made me proud, you’ve inspired and continue to do so along the journey. I looked forward to making memories, learning and growing together.
Keep living life grounded on your WHY, and being a great example many you touch along the journey.
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