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jakeybrown (57) · 7 years ago

Awesome write-up man, the surprises that catch you, the things we stumble upon, those are sometimes where we catch our break.

I have a feeling consciousness is the new frontier, that's where my prep and time is going, I think it's the future, exploring and working with consciousness

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago

You’re a smart man... ;-)

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alexaventuria (67) · 7 years ago

Yeah! So many people don't understand the pitfalls of goal-setting.

Whenever we set goals we insinuate searching for something we haven't yet. Goal-setting is the strategy of focusing on lack instead of abundance, detesting the beauty of the pathway and each moment's noteworthiness.

As soon as we set a goal it becomes crystal clear that the pathway itself isn't 100% in alignment with our Heart's fulfillment, because any goal comes along with at least a breeze of attachment to Time and discipline. Discipline is defined by potential outcome as the exclusive motivation to keep us on track with the execution of an occupation which is against our Heart's passion, as I told you in one of your previous posts.

Yet goal-setting's lure to achievement is a farce as well, for once attained, the ego's everlasting discontent tries its best to distract us from absorbing the splendor of our creation, instead longing for the immediate set of new goals which again tempt us with illusionary satisfaction.

Heart-based work doesn't require goals, for it is endowed with the unquenchable source of passion capable of creating a Universe of stellar Self-containment that instantly remunerates us with effervescent Joy. A Joy the ego's illusory enticement will never be able to emulate due to its discontent nature's relentless lookout for the fly in the ointment.

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago

Ok.

This is absolutely the best comment on this thread yet.

As soon as we set a goal it becomes crystal clear that the pathway itself isn't 100% in alignment with our Heart's fulfillment...

This in particular. 👌👏⭐️

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jakeybrown (57) · 7 years ago

Epic last paragraph

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indigoocean (67) · 7 years ago

I resonate with so much of what you've said that I can't possibly highlight it all, particularly as I'm writing from a horizontal position while I try to nurse an injured back. But to underscore a few key points....

It is so true that we often limit what can happen for us with our own faulty conception of what is possible and/or what is right for us. I too am so glad I failed to achieve all my goals of early life. I'd have been a ego-maniacal monster!

I am glad that life had grander plans for me, plans that continue to unfold in the form of unexpected blessings. Right now I appear to be buying a house in Taos, a place I'd never imagined going just a couple months ago. (I'm an island girl, not desert.) One thing after another keeps lining up around that and permaculture, community building, and natural building, the seeds of which I can see planted in my life across the decades, but which never added up to anything before.

I do think goals can be useful, but only if they are held more as the stepping stones you refer to. Sometimes we can only see the real destination once we've taken the step we can see. We grow in the taking of that first step, such that we now are the person who has the capacity to take the next one. So long as we're satisfied with this pattern, all is good.

I like to think of it as a spiral of creation rather than a line. If we look for life to progress as a line, we wind up discouraged when it seems like we're revisiting the same issues again and again, still not quite hitting the mark. But if we see it as a spiral, we know we're coming around that point again, but this time in an orbit that's closer to the center. This gives us that elusive sense of progress we humans so crave.

Btw, I also lived in Bali for a bit, though only a year. I was dancing there, teaching it and studying it. I also started channeling while I was there. Incredible place! Really attuned me to the spirit-led life, where the only prayer is "yes."

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adeyemidrey (64) · 7 years ago

There's a lot of sense in the pieces you wrote, there's need for us to set a goal from our dreams and it should be goals that is visible to be realised. To set goals mean making a change in one's life In order to achieve certain, objectives sometimes it might be truly helpful and enlightening to explore new mental territory just like you did by hitting jackpots through steemit according to your experiences. But when you are not heading in a particular directions, you will arrive no where. Also, when you have no specific goals in mind, you will end up accomplishing nothing. But when you give yourself clear and specific goals, then your actions takes up the power of purpose that can help you to be more creative, resourceful, persistent and being effective.

It came once I finally let go of the whole goal-setting dogma and simply embraced the flow of life - making myself open to what presented itself in alignment, and showing up to engage fully without concern of what it would lead to.

Yes, accepting reality of life does matter, sometimes we might think of getting something done in our own way but the change will just come naturally without any form of preparation or such. If you find yourself in a good and useful situation, or you encounter a difficult and troubling situation, you can make the best from it no matter what. Accepting life's reality will surely push you to get yourself busy making your own unique positive contribution using whatever you have to get what you want by following certain protocol and process you will surely succeed.

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olumideolowoyeye (65) · 7 years ago

Such as... sometimes what we think we want may really not be what is actually best for us....

The decision of setting a goal , and going after what we want does seems right to anyone who hears it. But the truth of the matter isn’t bitter but the fact . Some do find it bitter and fail to come to the reality of it , some got to realize and amend their course as it dawns on them that the goal they set is not what is best for them.

We don’t always know what life / the universe may have in store that is far better than what we might choose for ourselves, based in our limited awareness.

We never know what opportunities and blessings we might end up cutting ourselves off from, were we to so fervently think we know what is best for us.

And of course, there’s always the bit: what we think we want might actually end up being very different than we imagined it as.

This is so true about me talking from personal experience. I never knew I could be a singer , If I had known then I wouldn’t had studied Computer Science in College but Music. Now I realized my goal of being a computer scientist isn’t the best for me after all, I’ve earned nothing from being a computer scientist but I’ve earned some good and kind hearted friends with music and their support has been a blessing.

They say “luck = preparation meets opportunity,” and I had undergone alot of preparation. But there was no goal I ever could have set to have created the opportunity - whereas it presented itself in perfect timing.

Hmmmmm true words, preparations meets opportunity. Only a prepared mind is ready to flow with life the way it comes . Wrong goals pursuit will only get one going the wrong direction. Deep knowledge here I must say

That the opportunities leading to our wealth are probably not those we first think or expect.

Life lesson this is to me , I see myself walking the path I never imagined myself walk and I have no regrets.

For those who’ve been committed to cultivating their skills, investing in their knowledge, and tuning their senses to the changes occurring in the world - preparing themselves to create value when a specific opportunity arises that matches the talent they’ve diligently developed and is able to be effectively applied in tandem with the knowledge they’ve acquired... SURF’S UP.

Some valuable advice I must say, cultivating my skills, investing my knowledge and diligently developing my talents preparing myself for opportunities to arise are my newly found hobbies. Thanks @rok-sivante for impacting knowledge.

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago

If I had known then I wouldn’t had studied Computer Science in College but Music. Now I realized my goal of being a computer scientist isn’t the best for me after all, I’ve earned nothing from being a computer scientist...

Well, there is probably something worthwhile you learned and gained through that chapter that may serve you well ahead, which you can leverage somehow in a different field, whether music or otherwise.

At least in my own life, there have been events and periods that seem scattered or unrelated - yet there comes a point of understanding of how the dots end up connecting, how while sometimes the steps seemed like they may have been going in “wrong,” distracting directions - the pieces of the puzzle end up fitting together quite well.

(Or maybe I’m still just trying to rationalize my decade of procrastination in having continually put producing music on the back burner. In either case... as having been through that, I’d advise that if you are strongly feeling the call to music, DO IT. And I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t recognize multiple talents you already have to work with that are fundamental to success on that path. ;-)

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olumideolowoyeye (65) · 7 years ago

Well, there is probably something worthwhile you learned and gained through that chapter that may serve you well ahead, which you can leverage somehow in a different field, whether music or otherwise.

Yeah yeah , you’re so right . The knowledge I got there leads to how I figured out to making my music from my phone. A mobile studio I love to describe it as.

I’d advise that if you are strongly feeling the call to music, DO IT. And I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t recognize multiple talents you already have to work with that are fundamental to success on that path.

Yes I do , music is the only thing I do that seems effortless to me despite the whole lots of effort I put into it. Music is a life I want to live but limitations to dreams are inevitable. I look to have a degree in music , that is to professionally be trained to manage my vocals and of course in music production. This is a plan I’m gonna work hard to carry out cause I’m not seeing it as a dream anymore. No more setting goals but preparing myself for opportunities.

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago

Thankfully, in this day and age, formal education is much less important/valuable - in fields like music, in particular.

Sometimes experience trumps classroom learning, practice being incredibly more powerful than being preached to. And, there is so much education online for free or cheap nowadays, that much of what you could learn studying music in school, you could simply find on YouTube.

Two of the best music production educational resources I’ve come across over the years:

Academy.fm
Sonic Academy

Both are very reasonably priced around $15-30/month, and well-worth it, as they have great tutorials.

And then again, YouTube is always a great source.

;-)

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olumideolowoyeye (65) · 7 years ago

Sometimes experience trumps classroom learning, practice being incredibly more powerful than being preached to. And, there is so much education online for free or cheap nowadays, that much of what you could learn studying music in school, you could simply find on YouTube.

You’re right about this , you’re so right . I used to think having a musical degree is the best for me , it turned out that what I feel is best for me isn’t afterall. This is no longer a goal, all I need is to just prepare myself for opportunities which could be opened up to me. Thanks for mentoring, you’re so much appreciated sir .
Checking those music production educational resources out .

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wales007 (50) · 7 years ago

From the times memorial some people get to set their goal and work towards it to achieve it, some bled for their goals but they didn’t even get close to achieving it,
Now am not saying that one should not set a goal for himself, but life have it own way of resetting one destiny.
For example in Nigeria where I come from I wanted to be a Lawyer , but after applying to read Law in different schools I was not given admission, eventually I ended up studying Performing and Media Communications. Now am enjoying been a journalist,both as broadcaster and print journalist.
So you see life have it own way of twisting one fate! Great post @rok-sivante

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oredebby (66) · 7 years ago

When we don't set goals for ourselves, our dreams become unachievable.

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yungchief (63) · 7 years ago

I have seen many ambitious people who dreams were caught short because they failed one and some abandon their goal and chase others because they feel theirs isn't good enough. You had a share of it all but kept trying and today,here is your success story. So many will not succeed on steemit, I have seen quite some numbers of friends though I ain't judging. They joined steemit before me and fell side ways along the line and market price was one of the reason their high level of interest dropped but forgot those successful ones on steemit started by building a foundation by setting up a block,then with time started adding other blocks. Everyone wants to be rich, yes I haven't found one person who doesn't. I have learnt in time that only persistence and zeal enables one to attain a goal or reach a success height. "The key to success is given to everyone, keep trying different locks until one or two opens"

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joalvarez (68) · 7 years ago

This is great and I love how you go right to the point.
I have never been great at setting goals because when I tried setting goals, I don't really succeed and then I get disappointed.
What I have learned through my experiences and what works for me is just to always, always do my best, my 100% no matter what I am doing and what I start, I finish, otherwise I don't sleep or feel really good.
And because I know I did my best, I can rest in peace, knowing that at the right place, at the right time, things will happen for me, as long as I am moving forward, growing, no giving up and being consistent I will succeed in whatever life has to offer for me.

Thanks for this great read @rok-sivante

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alignment (49) · 7 years ago

I agree with most of what you have said. But, to some extent the approach to goal setting is inconclusive.

On one side, goal setting had worked and works for some folks from the very beginning of their lives. Besides, moving forward in life requires a direction which can only determined by a goal. Without a direction the person will stand still and not even be prepared for the next opportunity.

On the other side, there is something about the goals we set and what can make us persist without quitting. I believe that the more the goals are close to who uniquely someone is, what are his core values and what inspires him most, the more quitting won't be an option and the achievement closer because of the meaning that goal holds to him.

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chireerocks (72) · 7 years ago

First of all i want to say one thing that, Goals have the face of variables means sometimes we follow definite goals but we never reach their because an goal is our perception to become something but to reach their and to experience the journey is the most difficult phase because i will tell my small example, i wanted become athlete and there were no training at all whatever we've done we practiced on small grounds and invested hours and hours and i am glad that i played in National Levels but here comes the real thing when i thought i am on the way of my goal i faced an cheap politics in one of the important games and officials downgraded my rank willfully when i was won the event in second place but yet they downgraded my rank so this was my hit back and in many places faced the kind of politics then i changed my path to cricket then played that sport to district levels then i wanted to work for multinational company then I've done that, then i wanted to become an HR personnel I've done that but nothing worked for me as an goal and always i have worry about my parents because due to some Family issues they stay with depressive mindset then i decided to do Work From Home Job then after 6 months of leaving my job due to my research i got introduced with Steemit and now it's an platform which reflecting as i was waiting for this.

So, in my opinion there is nothing like definite goals because life have it's own plans for everyone.

Thanks for sharing this post with us and wishing you an great day. Stay blessed. 🙂

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago (edited)

Periods, mate.

Smaller paragraphs with distinct sentences read MUCH better than a huge run-on sentence/paragraph... ;-)

(And that’s a pretty nicely well-rounded wealth of life experience behind you.)

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chireerocks (72) · 7 years ago

I will take these inputs and will work, next time i will come up with better way. Thanks for your advice brother. Stay blessed. 🙂

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helmibireuen (61) · 7 years ago

A very sensible discussion of every effort that has been made By men where in more than a decade ago they have planned to achieve a success in living a life.

And from here there is one of the media among the many that have been published that is Social Media Steemit, where everyone will be very easy to think to through it Even by some beginners, or indeed they never get a good understanding of # Rules and some rules which is very basic that has been specified in the FAQ steemit itself

The very worthy awards they get are by constantly learning and giving the best in this Media without having to always expect the Voice to come for them, in this case The most easy logic to be equally understood is, It takes more than a hard work as well as a Consistent attitude in every deed to produce a Content so that each Reward will come by its own without being expected

Remember; Consistent and Flexible in delivering Content

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rahmads (54) · 7 years ago

life is a choice, and all of us want to attain the highest and best achievement in life, yet all these things we have to live with in various ways to choose which way we go, what you say is something that gives me the view that effort must be more bigger than the dream we want to achieve, the freedom of pinansial still remains a fundamental thing to make it real, and the determination of the choice of life must be we can make sure even though it is difficult for me.

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skytoin (42) · 7 years ago

thanks for the article, I still have to contemplate on many things, I was started many things too, to achieve financial freedom, but still wasn't really successful

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olumideolowoyeye (65) · 7 years ago

We don’t always know what life / the universe may have in store that is far better than what we might choose for ourselves, based in our limited awareness.
We never know what opportunities and blessings we might end up cutting ourselves off from, were we to so fervently think we know what is best for us.
And of course, there’s always the bit: what we think we want might actually end up being very different than we imagined it as.... @rok-sivante

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saarinout (66) · 7 years ago

Up voted , thanx for the knowledge ,

Up vote back if you like what u see.

Bro .

Ja bless

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago

I never vote because people ask/want.

Such an approach pretty much guarantees I won’t.

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saarinout (66) · 7 years ago

Well , you don't have to vote if you don't like what you see , you high reputation , steemers , forget how you started ..

Good luck , bye.

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago (edited)

nope, didn't forget.

started writing for the sake of it with no expectations, motivations of creating value. not begging for attention and votes.

and it's been an absolute pleasure supporting others I've come across walking that same path, inspiring by the example they set of showing up to engage in substance-rich conversations without selfish intentions - some of who've been on my autovoter list for months and the rewards from which have replaced their monthly incomes as a consequence of their leading exceptionally with great content and conduct.

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saarinout (66) · 7 years ago

Well brother , for us the new people to steem , is very difficult to get any attention , I am writing my own staff , had a sushi restaurant in Israel , and yes I was a little rude , but other wise how would I get any attention , came here from fb, my friend convince me to start writing in this blog , my biggest fb post got 45,000 likes , but here I'm new , i am creating value , and showing this platform to new people.
Because , I really like the idea.

Anyways sorry again for being rude, but you should read something I write , maybe you will be surprised.

Amazing day bro.

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rok-sivante (75) · 7 years ago (edited)

No need for “sorry.”

I get the dilemma for newbies wanting to make it. And now, you’ve got a clearer ideas of what may and may not work here... ;-)

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