Comments on: Wishful Thinking

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:25:00 +0000

Amen brother.

By: Beth L. Gainer

Beth L. Gainer — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:29:29 +0000

Nice posting. Yeah, all those should haves and wish-I-were thoughts are toxic to our self-esteem and pride. Let’s tell Websters to ban the woulds “should” and “would have.”

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By: Josh Hanagarne

Josh Hanagarne — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:29:36 +0000

Randy, I’m only good at pseudo-knowledge. When you actually show up and say smart things, my teeth start chattering because I know I’m on the brink of being exposed.

By: Randy

Randy — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:52:01 +0000

Most of don’t know what we want…our wants are either vague pie in the sky wishes or a superficial desires that disguise deeper, more fundamental wants.I learned some years ago that asking and answering the question “What do I want?” is really an expression of self respect and self worth. I’m talking about the deep, authentic wants that really make up who you are. How do you tell the difference? An authentic want is sufficient unto itself it: it doesn’t need a reason to be. Satisfying it is thus an act of self expression.

By: Robby G

Robby G — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:49:02 +0000

Great to read this on a Sunday, after the weekend has come and gone. Now it’s time to sit down and get some work done. This is good, thanks. This is a nice push in the right direction. Cheers Josh!

By: andy

andy — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:35:45 +0000

you’re right… it is a poorly worded question!

(what’s the meaning of life?)

I’m not feeling especially articulate today, but I just wanted to say that I really enjoy reading your blog. You make me laugh at just the right times… when I need it the most.

rock on!
andy

By: Boris Bachmann

Boris Bachmann — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:11:05 +0000

“If” is a great way to waste a lot of “now”.

Good post Josh!

By: Jared Yellin

Jared Yellin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:52:43 +0000

Great post Josh….

I think that one of the most important components to our lives is clearly defining our purpose, but for some, this could be a daunting task that actually forces them to travel on a path that is completely incongruent with the “who they are.” The root to this challenge lies in the stress associated with “writing the story of your life.” But like in any book, the author tends to write chapter by chapter, and at the end will determine the most effective order of these passages. Our life is no different and if we take the time each day to clearly define and OWN our purpose for that day, then we will be able to complete a chapter and publish it in our “book of life.”

Thank you for sharing this because it has inspired me to write about this concept on my blog!