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What You Already Have, What You Can Become, What Only You Can Do

Appreciate What You Have, Develop What You Can, Rely Only on Yourself

By Tomas BucekPublished 6 months ago • 3 min read
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1. Admiring what others achieve is not as important as appreciating what you have.

In the vastness of life, there are times when people are unhappy because they are not satisfied. Desires, which are inherently hidden deep within a person, begin to erupt.

From the moment you were born into this world, you have always relentlessly pursued the satisfaction of personal desires. Many times you achieve what you want, but seeing others possess better things, you begin to feel a sense of loss and disappointment.

You complain that your life is not as glamorous as others'; you complain that your husband is not as attentive and capable as others'; you complain that your children are not as obedient and well-behaved as other people's children...

If you are always admiring what others have while simultaneously complaining about what you possess, then your life will forever remain unhappy. Being greedy and insatiable will never satisfy your desires.

Knowing when you have enough brings true happiness. Instead of admiring what others have, cherish what you already possess: a healthy body, a harmonious family, a stable job... These things may seem ordinary to you, but they are the fervent dreams of those with successful careers and dazzling appearances.

People are often obsessed with the past and the future, yet they tend to neglect the present. In reality, the past is the past, the future is full of uncertainties; only the present is what you truly grasp. Hold on to what you have, and cherish everything you possess.

2. When your talent cannot support your ambitions, then you should calm down and learn.

Appreciating the good things in the present does not mean giving up on pursuing the future. Knowing when you have enough brings happiness, allowing us to maintain an upright and calm mindset when facing life's gains and losses, but this does not mean abandoning our dreams or settling for the status quo.

People should also have aspirations. For the future, you should always try to change and experience a different life. Especially when you are young, anything is possible.

Life is for creating, otherwise it is merely existing. But, aspirations alone are not enough. When your abilities are insufficient to guarantee the realization of your dreams, then in reality, it is just a pipe dream.

When your talent cannot withstand the weight of your aspirations, then you must calm down and learn. Learn everything that will benefit your future: cultivate culture, professional skills, communication skills, perseverance, and determination... All of these are worth dedicating your life to learning and continuously practicing.

3. Don't rely too much on others besides yourself, because only you yourself will never abandon yourself.

When others don't care about you, don't be heartbroken. Everyone has their own life; no one can be with you forever. Don't let anyone or anything become your burden.

You should understand early on that the sky will eventually darken, people will change, life is like that, the road ahead is still long, you can only rely on yourself, there's no other way.

We don't rely on the sky, nor on the earth; we must rely on ourselves.

Only by relying on yourself and cultivating an independent spirit can you improve your abilities and overcome life's difficulties. To swim well, you must swim in deep water. Without support, you must strive with all your might if you don't want to drown.

If you don't believe in yourself, lack decisiveness, ask for advice for everything, and are timid and fearful, then how can you overcome life's storms?

When you abandon the idea of ​​relying on others and are determined to walk on your own two feet, you are now on the path to success.

Be strong and move forward; don't retreat in the face of difficulties, and you will see your life completely different from before. Confident and independent, you will create miracles that you never even dreamed of.

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About the Creator

Tomas Bucek

I’m a tech CEO who loves philosophy. My walls at work are lined with Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, and their ideas guide how I think about business and life.

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    Written by Tomas Bucek