Generally people are ambitious, have aspirations and are hard working. They believe that whatever they set out to doing, will get them to where they want to go, what they want to attain. After a few years of sustained hard work, they realise they are not getting anywhere. They are not "successful" in the true sense of the word. They are working long hours, trading hours for dollars. They have little or no hope of being financially free, and to live life on their terms. For, true success is the ability to live life on our own terms.
Reality is no one became rich by doing 8 to 6 jobs. Statistics indicate that a person changes job 7 times before the age of 34. Changes often imply retraining, change of career paths, change in profession or trade. Restructuring, mergers, business integration for gaining economy of scales are common today. Rapid changes, in fact a revolution, in demand is taking place driven by consumer choice and needs, advancement of technology and globalisation. Trends are shifting. A university qualification lands us at the door steps of the corporate world, to be exploited and to contribute to corporate financial gains.
There is often a gloomy side projected to these shifting trends and demands. However, there is a larger brighter side to it - OPPORTUNITY. We need to position ourselves to exploit this tremendous opportunity. Examine all the people who made it to the rich list - they positioned themselves perfectly at the start of particular trend - the right time and the right place. We are now at the take-off point of a new trend - a trend estimated to be a 1 trillion dollar industry soon and growing exponentially.
Generally, common desires of a person are -
to be financially independent
to have time freedom to live life as one would love to
to enjoy good relationship - be recognised and command the respect of your peers and those you love and associate with
to help others in the family, the community at large - generally do such acts as would benefit others in a significant way
to have good health i.e., being fit, energetic and live life to the full
Anyone who fulfils these desires is living life to his/her potential. These are enlightened human beings who do amazing things and bring happiness to all those around them.