Transcript
0:00 Knowing your why is the key in life. Why are you doing something? So I always ask myself before I write a book, why are you doing it? And my answer typically is, because the writing is in me and it's desiring a manifestation. It's. It's so seeking words on the page. So I really connect with the why. Because I tell myself, okay, if that's your why, then do it. But later on, don't complain if only one person reads the book or if it doesn't do well, because that is not your why.
0:30 Still, stay grounded and connected in your why. I say this a lot to mothers, you know, why did you have a child? You had a child because you wanted to have a child. Now, the child isn't your ideal child or your partner isn't, you know, working out to be the best dad or the best partner, and you're complaining all the time, but why did you have the child? Ah, you had the child because it was a calling inside you.
0:53 So go back to that why. The why and your clarity in the why is everything. So go back to the why. And also be clear about your why going forward. You know, even so much as if somebody's getting an operation with a surgeon and they've chosen a particular surgeon, I challenge the people to really ground into the why. They've chosen that surgeon because if it doesn't work out later on, they shouldn't look back with regret. Be grounded in the why, be intentioned, be aligned with your why.
1:29 This is the key to success in life.
Summary
- Knowing your "why" provides direction and purpose in your actions.
- Writers should reflect on their motivations to avoid disappointment with outcomes.
- Parents should remember their reasons for having children to maintain perspective during challenges.
- Clarity about your "why" helps in making aligned decisions, such as choosing a surgeon.
- Being grounded in your motivations can prevent future regrets and dissatisfaction.
- Intentionality in actions leads to a more fulfilling life experience.