According to former US Army Infantry and bestseller author Kamal Ravikant, “Life is a series of choices, and we are poised to live a fulfilled life when we make the best decisions.”
While life might - at first glance - seem like a series of external adventures, the real adventure is also internal. There are occasions in the lives of everyone where we are required to make certain key decisions that tend to change the trajectory of our lives. These internal decisions are what fuel the fulfilled life that is seen externally.
We shall, in this post, discuss some of those pivotal life decisions that are determinant to whether your life is “fulfilled” or not.
Your Choice On College Or Grad School
In today’s world, there is intense pressure to attend college and finish a program. However, there are people who do not feel like attending college or taking a break from it all.
The decision should be down to you as a person because the perks of attending college might be enormous but still there are other things in life besides a college degree or society’s perception.
Pursuing a path that you aren’t passionate about is a sure way of feeling unfulfilled.
Your Choice On A Hobby And Career
Passion is the context in which true success occurs, and everyone requires something - a hobby or career - to feel passionate about.
Finding what you are passionate about might require some exploring; however, once you discover what you love doing and are great at, it’s vital to put in the time to become a master at that task.
Mastery requires an extensive time investment; hence, it is a smart idea to pick a career that aligns with your hobby. This way, you can enjoy the “work” you are doing, and time spent at work wouldn’t seem torturous.
Your Choice Of A Spouse
The choice of a future spouse will impact every aspect of your life going forward unless you get a divorce. Apart from being disheartening and frustrating, divorce is surprisingly expensive and takes a massive toll on everyone involved in the process.
This makes making the right choice for a life partner much more important. It is important to commit to the decision once it has been made and continually work on yourself to find fulfillment in your relationship.
While marriage has its immense benefits, it is important to note that the institution of marriage isn’t for everybody, and you can live a happy and fulfilling life without a primary partner.
The decision on whether marriage is right for you and whom to marry is wholly up to you, and you shouldn’t be pressured to making a decision that will leave you unhappy.
Your Relationship With Money
Money is a system of expression and at the root of many conflicts that we humans face in life. According to a study by the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development, “One source of conflict is how differently people are raised to think about money.”
A wrong personal belief or memory about money would leave anyone who lacks money feeling utterly dismayed and unfulfilled. These feelings and thoughts concerning money are subconscious and operate outside of our conscious awareness.
In order to heal and have a better relationship with money, a conscious effort has to be taken to explore and change these misconceptions. The decision to deeply ponder the topic of money is one of the most significant life decisions necessary to living a fulfilled life.
Your Relationship With The Health Of Your Physical Body
According to Mahatma Gandhi, “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” When you are healthy, you feel on top of the world are ready to face whatever challenges of life.
The decision to honor your body and prioritize health is one of the pivotal life decisions. A lot of people consider self-care as an afterthought and put it off as something to do later when “there is more time.”
Taking conscious steps to have a healthy lifestyle and ensuring that you are able-bodied gives a certain sense of empowerment and fulfillment.
Conclusion
These pivotal decisions are the foundation for a fulfilled life and making the right choices will have you set up to live a healthy, joyful, and fulfilled life. It is never too late or too early to start a new phase of your life’s journey.
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