“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” – Bob Moaward
Life is exhilarating isn’t it? We are bred to get up early, brew our high brow coffee, put the kids in school, go to work, have dinner with the family, and go back to bed just to do it all over again in the morning.
Hmph. Doesn’t seem like much of an adventure, huh? Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. We’re in the 21st century. You don’t have to toil in the farms or risk your life in dirty factories anymore. Your life is your own and no one else’s.
That is why I proclaim that we treat our lives as if they are adventures. As if they are journeys. As if they are quests. Never-ending stories of constant enthrallment.
They don’t have to be jam-packed with activities, costly, or even death-defying. All you have to do is cram as much value as you can in the time you have.
Here some quick tips to note before you go out and explore:
Go on a trip
There’s no better adventure than going on a trip with family and friends. It’s just you, them, and the world at your fingertips. What more can you ask for?
Redefine your weekends
Use your weekends productively. Instead of flopping yourself in front of the boob tube, try going outside and doing something. Exercise to strengthen your muscles or hang out with friends to strengthen your bonds.
Inspire yourself
Do something you’ve never thought possible. You may have been hesitant to take the plunge, but now is the time to do it. Remember that the “impossible” is what nobody can do until somebody does.
Of course, not everyday will be great day for adventure. There will be ups and downs in your trip. But always strive constantly to make life memorable. Because when you can look back on the days past and say with a smile “I remember when…”, that is when you are truly living an adventure.
What’s going on in your life? Is it already an adventure? If not, how do you think you can make it one? Are you living the life you’ve always wanted?
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Thanks for the post, while we might not be living the dream my wife and I are definitely in the struggle. We have lots and lots of hard work ahead of us still and get lots of questions about people as to why we don’t do things like everybody else, but we stay focused!
@Tyler You’re welcome Tyler. The struggle is a very important part of gaining the life you want. It’s as if the universe is testing you to see if you really are worthy to attain what you desire. I’m sure you will make it (I honestly believe you will
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@Jonathan I’ve read Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. The man is a genius and he knew the definition of hard work. It took him years to find his purpose in life, and the moment he did, he took off.
Hi Tyler,
If you need some help on over coming your struggles here is an e-book of THINK AND GROW RICH.
This is will definitely get you out a rut financially if that is your struggle.
http://www.changeyourlifeatwill.com/cylawdl/thinkgrowrich.pdf
Thank you for that wonderful quote by Bob. It says so much!
Sometimes it is hard to watch people (particularly young people who are of age) feel like they are not in control of their lives…
That they take huge risks not even consiering the effects it may have on someone else (as well as themselves) – eg drink driving, binge drinking, drug taking.
And your post is great! Each day shouldn’t be about the grind of daily life! Even mixing things up like sitting at a different spot at the dinner table is good! Or setting it like a restaurant with candles, napkins and fancy glassess great fun. Cheap to!!
We all need a bit of reminding every day to try and get the most out of life.
Otherwise it’s too easy to just go on autopilot and stick to the routine
Great post!
@ Kirsty Thanks a lot, I’m glad you liked it. Embrace life as an adventure and you’re sure to be thankful for it. My adventure really begins next month (college time 2nd year) so I was just really excited for life when I wrote this. Thanks for commenting, Kirsty.
@ Kaizan Autopilot is boring. Variety is the spice of life that allows you to go on adventures in the first place. Thanks, and keep in touch ‘kay?
Very beautiful posts and some excellent thoughts. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Great post. I think it’s very easy to get caught in a routine lifestyle when we become adults. For me, unemployment has to led to spending my time surfing., That’s been my adventure and it become more adventurous as I surf more locations and different types of waves.
@Everything Counts You’re too kind. I wouldn’t call them beautiful, but if you say so
Thanks for your kind words.
@Srinivas Hey Srinivas! I think it’s awesome that you’ve decided to take up surfing. I’ve always wanted to learn to surf (lately I’ve had to focus my resources elsewhere). As long as you’re financially well-off, keep up the good work on your adventure.
John,
Ys he did. His work still lives on till this day.
I just hope this helps Tyler in any way possible.
What a cool idea. I try to take everything that comes my way like it’s a wonderful opportunity, and in that way I’ve found a lot of great things that others might have passed on. It’s ideologies like this that open doors in the world.