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seeker5 · 07-23-2009, 10:14 AM

I have this belief that successful people have to work like crazy and very hard in order to be successful, and therefore, give up one of the most important things about being human which is spending nice loving time with their loved ones as well as their friends, as well as give up alone time to deeply think about whatever they want to think.

I know that logically, it's probably not true. However, in my own life, when I think of ok I'll be successful career wise, or I go for this huge big goal, I immediately think of being super-busy, and super-focused. I can do that for a little bit, but then I get out of whack. I know that lifestyle doesn't jibe at all with having a life where I get to spend a lot of time with those that I care about, and with my friends, as well as having a lot of alone time to relax and do enjoyable fun things and think deep thoughts.

So, I think this belief is getting in the way and I'd like to dispel it.

07-23-2009, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
seeker5 Family Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,606	"Successfull people have to work like crazy and give up the best things in life" I have this belief that successful people have to work like crazy and very hard in order to be successful, and therefore, give up one of the most important things about being human which is spending nice loving time with their loved ones as well as their friends, as well as give up alone time to deeply think about whatever they want to think. I know that logically, it's probably not true. However, in my own life, when I think of ok I'll be successful career wise, or I go for this huge big goal, I immediately think of being super-busy, and super-focused. I can do that for a little bit, but then I get out of whack. I know that lifestyle doesn't jibe at all with having a life where I get to spend a lot of time with those that I care about, and with my friends, as well as having a lot of alone time to relax and do enjoyable fun things and think deep thoughts. So, I think this belief is getting in the way and I'd like to dispel it.