Hi @galenkp, I hope you consider me within the group of those who don't believe in fate. I very much agree with what you raise in the publication, destiny begins every day and depends on what we do or fail to do. The point I wanted to make is about bad decisions.
This year I have had two cases of very depressed professionally successful people. Unfortunately for them, they worked very hard to achieve a life that was not theirs (now they live it as a meaningless life). They did what was expected of them. They chose the career they didn't like because it was the right thing to do, and then worked hard for decades at jobs they didn't like. Now they feel like their life has slipped away.
Back on topic, I believe that the set of good decisions, clear goals, along with hard work are what give life meaning.
Greetings.
I feel sorry for those two professionals although the fact is they took the decisions that led them to where they are and only have themselves to blame. I wonder if they're happy but suspect that they are not, not deeply happy anyway. Money won't buy it nor will it buy time back.
I agree with this completely, well said.
That's right, they are responsible for their decisions.
I hope you are enjoying a great night, I still have a day ahead of me here, and a busy one at that.
Sorry, a late response (been super busy in my professional life.)
It's Thursday afternoon (after work) and I'm looking forward to Friday ending so I can start my weekend - I need it!
There is nothing to apologize for, Galen. I'm going into work now and won't be able to read your latest post for a few hours. So I understand very well that there is a life to attend to.
I'll visit you later.