Thanks Milda for this one!
With his health failing, Joe’s family asked him what he wished he had done while he still could. Instead of listing all the things he had spent years pursing and dreaming about, such as the bigger house, the ultimate job, more investments, etc., Joe’s wish list was short and simple. He wished he had spent more time with his family, gone to his kids’ ball games, taken his grandkids out of school for lunch more often, and not worked as much. In everything he said, the only reference to work was wishing he had done less of it. Isn’t it interesting that in life’s most trying times, what’s most important instantly comes to the surface and what’s not as important is suddenly inconsequential? Sadly, most people don’t get another chance because they come to the revelation when it’s too late. We can’t afford to lose a single moment – life is just too short! I challenge you to make the most of every day. One of my most favorite sayings is “carpe diem,” which means “seize the day.” The following are habits to help you seize every day as if it were your last:
With his health failing, Joe’s family asked him what he wished he had done while he still could. Instead of listing all the things he had spent years pursing and dreaming about, such as the bigger house, the ultimate job, more investments, etc., Joe’s wish list was short and simple. He wished he had spent more time with his family, gone to his kids’ ball games, taken his grandkids out of school for lunch more often, and not worked as much. In everything he said, the only reference to work was wishing he had done less of it. Isn’t it interesting that in life’s most trying times, what’s most important instantly comes to the surface and what’s not as important is suddenly inconsequential? Sadly, most people don’t get another chance because they come to the revelation when it’s too late. We can’t afford to lose a single moment – life is just too short! I challenge you to make the most of every day. One of my most favorite sayings is “carpe diem,” which means “seize the day.” The following are habits to help you seize every day as if it were your last:
- Be a quick forgiver. Realize that you have been forgiven for much and decide to forgive much as well.
- Be optimistic. Believing the best in people and circumstances is a sure way to find the best.
- Be thankful. Always give thanks for everything in your life, and strive to keep a smile on your face.
- Be encouraging. Encouragers make others feel better, stronger and more capable of accomplishing their dreams.
- Be spontaneous. Take advantage of situations and circumstances. Adopt a sense of urgency and a do-it now attitude.
- Be a giver. Tell people, “If I can be of any service to you or your children, just call.”
- Be positive. Being positive has the potential of turning the worst situations into victories.
- Be enthusiastic about life. Since you only live once, why not give it your all in all that you do?
- Be joyful. Enjoy your life and view adversity as a stepping stone, not a roadblock at the end of the road.
- Be active. Find an activity you enjoy such as hiking, golf, tennis, or fishing, and share it with someone else.
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