Written by Millionaire’s Digest Team Member: Shubham Gupta
Founder & Owner of: My Exploits
Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor, Writing Writer
As I write this, a quote in my high school corridor flashes across my eyes: “Do not underestimate yourself. You are a creation of God. When you are not thankful you are insulting God Himself.”
I have wrestled against the question of finding an identity for myself. The rosy “Find your passion “’ has thorns attached. It does not answer the question. An INTP that I am, I further look to investigate. Some of the texts and voices which drift in my mind as I retrospect this million dollar question are:
- “Don’t waste your time living someone else’s life”: This is my personal favourite from Steve Jobs. Perhaps the most concise and the razor sharp answer from the man who radiated creativity and uniqueness. It is no doubt that Apple stood out from its competitors for its unique design and approach to personal computing.
The hidden truth: “Believe in your strengths for each one is different.”
- The MBTI test: This test defines individuality in the sense that “No personality is good or bad. We are born with a certain personality. We can only strive to overcome the limitations for a more fulfilling life. There is no such thing as a coveted personality.”
- The difference between sensibility and courage: This is in close conjunction with the fear of failure. More often than not, our courage is defined more by the society around us than ourselves. I can be bold enough to tolerate the ‘insensible’ tag gifted by society but am I ready to face the music(of and by the society) when failure knocks at the door?
- Being the agent of change: The fact that I am finding my purpose is a testament that I possess the power to impact change. Do I push through the rungs to reach the top of the ladder OR Create a new one instead?
I run through the questions again. How do I solve the contradictions? Only one word surfaces.
Intensity.
Intensity decides who we choose to be.
Intensity is what separates the best from the good. It separates the World’s 20th ranked tennis player from the Numero Uno.
There is no one road to success. But I know that there is no middle path. The safest paths are not the most fulfilling.
On this note I would paraphrase what Mark Zuckerberg has said in many of his speeches: “You don’t go out there to be an entrepreneur. It’s not a job that you can apply for. Entrepreneurship begins with a need to help. A deep desire to make an impact on the world for the good. That’s how you start a start-up.”
Article Credits: Shubham Gupta
Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor
Great one. Really helpful….. http://www.successvista.org
I am an ENTP! You wrote it really well. It is only by being us that we can achieve our universal goals in life or even lives if there’s a cycle of the sort. Entrepreneurship is a big responsibility when we talk of civilized world. It takes sacrifices, discomfort and a lot of climbing through the lumpy mountains till we reach where the world can see us. And it should be minded that we climb mountains not so the world can see us, but so we can see the world…
Thank you very much !!.
Your last thoughts on we climbing the mountains to see the world is really deep. You could even go on to write a whole essay on that point !!!
Oh yes! I will definitely go by your suggestion.??
Great read! I think we are creating our own ladder at this point. We leave at the end of the summer to start a life of full time rv’ing!
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Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks !! And Best of Luck
Loved this post, it speaks to my heart and soul!
I am glad it was an enriching read !!!
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Shubham Gupta take a bow!! A must read post for nearly everyone!!??
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Loved this! Very inspiring! X
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YES! I think I’m fortunate to have come across this article. Inspired!
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This is a great post. I had written something similar about why we should not waste time in doing what we love . Please read it out. would mean a whole lot to me.
https://thechaoticmindandmore.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/why-nows-ideal-to-chase-after-your-dreams
Another great learning is to stop caring what others think about you. It frees you up massively.
Wise words! I love it!!
It’s true that the #1 death bed regret is having lived a life someone else wanted instead of living the one desired. If interested, I recently wrote about how to live the life you want. http://www.ajourneyofprogress.com/2016/09/12/5-steps-to-your-life-plan/
This is a very realistic post. ? Great job ! ?
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Great post x
I agree with you! He has written it wonderfully
Great post! I believe in finding out who I am through spiritual practice and for others it might be their work ethics with their daily tasks
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Great read! Very inspiring, Thanks for sharing. ??
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Great Post!
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Good one ??
Mesmerized with your blog post…truly said each and everything.
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Amazing
? I am inspired now! Feeling energy burst
Hahaha.. !!! Glad to inspire someone !!