Unsure what to do in life?

Recently I wrote a forum post (private business forum) with some suggestions for a member who was uncertain about what to do.

I have reproduced what I wrote here (unedited, apart from name being removed) for the benefit of a more general audience:

I am not surprised your head is spinning in the circumstances. It is normal.

It may help to ask yourself some further questions:

1) Who am I deep down and what do I have a solid passion and love for? Multitudes of people do not know this, though many think they do.

2) Will I enjoy (at least to an acceptable extent) using my experience? Can I build a longer term business on it?

3) Can what I know about lead to another related area in which my experience gives me an advantage?

4) At what would people say that I am an ‘artisan’ (very skilled).

5) What is (feels) deeply ‘natural’ to me?

6) What should be my focus? On a personal note I have recently tightened my focus very significantly. I am able to do many things, I pick up stuff quickly, can study intensely (thus achieving a skill/knowledge set which is above average easily) and so on. This has led to problems with lack of focus an dilution of effect in the past.

7) What are my deep, subconscious attitudes to money and success? Are they hindering me?

8) How do I define success? Are my beliefs congruent with real success which benefits not just me, but others? E.g: Am I taking advantage of others in an unfair way?

9) Do I have a plan? Why not? Do I need to spend time adjusting my plans?

10) At what can I benefit others the most – provide the most service to the greatest number of people? How can I deliver this?

11) Is there anything at which I have a significant edge, perhaps even a world class one? If not, can I develop it?

12) What does my mind whisper? Have I paid attention to the deep…occasional thoughts which may give me clues about my situation?

13) Am I writing a Journal, or at the very least, notes about key questions (preferably over several days)?

14) Why is it that I am not rock solid on my decision to pursue my current business course?

15) What is my purpose?

16) What are my deep and real talents (they may be buried and out of conscious awareness)?

******* (name removed for privacy reasons), there are many more questions one can ask, however these will give you a key starting point. While the list, and depth, may seem a little overwhelming at first sight, questions like this can lead to clarity, peace of mind and definite purpose.

For personal help with any of the areas mentioned please contact me here.

PS: A note about time management, effectiveness and leverage for those interested:

I originally wrote this post to help someone on a private business forum. It was written within a special sub section of the forum limited to just 6 members and an administrator.

The post is potentially helpful to large numbers of people and makes excellent content for my blog.

So, originally I set out to help someone; and ended up with something that can help large numbers of people as well as the material for a blog post. I achieved a lot with what was originally intended for a small audience of 7 people.

Have a think about ways in which you can benefit others, and yourself, in more ways than just one in whatever you do. If you have this mindset as a general guiding principle you will start to see all kinds of opportunities. You may also notice that things which do not go according to plan can be converted into some other kind of benefit, thus promoting a more positive attitude, among other things.

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