Our future is in our hands. It is never dependent on others, nor is it served on a silver platter. All we are given is basic life, and although all the things around us altogether have some influence over what we will become, what we make of ourselves is still a sum of what we decide to become.
Our future is shaped by a few traits and characteristics of our own. The sum of all these key elements makes us unique, and what actually shapes our future.
What are these key elements?
Attitude. Perhaps the most basic determinant of the type of future we will have, a person's attitude largely influences the way he thinks, he acts, he makes decisions. Even if one were born extremely talented, if he/she is constantly pessimistic, then there's a huge chance a person may not reach his full potential. Attitude encompasses one's ability to see the good behind every dark situation. Attitude makes one decide to get up after a fall, and not completely quit on one's dreams and goals. If you are a positive person, you view life as a constant string of opportunities, and not as an unending series of tests and challenges. A negative attitude makes one see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less bright that it could be.
Education. There is a reason why our parents struggled to send us all to school. Whether we like it or not, the type and quality of education we acquire will be one of the biggest influences on our future. Doctors did not merely read medical books to be worthy of practice, and neither did lawyers. All people have a right to basic education (at least to learn to read and write), and all other subjects we are taught in school all are applicable in our daily lives (yes, Algebra included). To achieve more, you simply have to learn more. Yes, there is such a thing as "street education" - these are the practical basic survival stuff we learn by associating with society, but street education will never make architects out of dreamers. So no matter how tedious it is to acquire education, always realize that your future highly depends on your level of competency which you learn through basic lessons and teachings.
Experiences. Education is factual knowledge, while experiences are either the application of this knowledge, or that which influences our uniqueness from all other people who acquired the same basic education. Our experiences are our very own taste of real life. If a doctor who grew up in a sheltered home desires to work in a modern, top-of-the-line hospital, then a doctor who was raised in a poor society will most likely want to use his education helping the less fortunate people get well at non-exorbitant prices - maybe even for free (as in the case of doctors who live a life of missionary work). Experiences make us different from everyone else. It is the series of events that transpired in the past that greatly influences our present and our future.
Determination and Perseverance. Some people are dealt better cards than others. Some are given more challenges, or more stumbling blocks. But a person's level of determination and perseverance are the things that will help him see past what is painful and difficult. A lot of people do not amount to much in life. A major reason for this may be quitting before seeing success, or giving up when the going gets tough. Your future is fully determined by the amount of determination you have, and the perseverance to continue despite the difficulties.
Relationships and interaction with others. No man is an island, no man stands alone. We were put on earth together with millions of other unique beings because a huge part of who we are is influenced by our ability to co-exist with others. Life suddenly becomes exciting and meaningful when you have a love partner. You success as a person may largely be due to the relationships you have with your family. Your business success may also be dependent on your ability to interact with people who will have a profound effect in your career. Relationships greatly influence our future, because no person can ever survive alone, and be completely happy.
There are other elements which have an effect on how our future is shaped. But whatever they may be, our own future is always the sum of what we decide to be.
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Michael Griffiths is the CEO and Founder of Secrets Of A Super Life, providing individuals with personal development strategies to increase their purpose, passion, happiness and life fulfilment. For your free life success pack please visit http://www.mysuperlifetoday.com
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