First, they might hurt. But in the end, they’ll make you happier.
We all want to know the truth, but if the truth is uncomfortable, we get annoyed and wish we never heard about it at all. The reality is, most people don’t want to face the uncomfortable truths of life, even if they say they do.
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If you constantly choose comfort over courage, you’ll end up being the puppet of others. If you, however, manage to embrace the following truths, you might be able to design an extraordinarily fulfilling life.
1-You Should Either Have a Partner Who Supports Your Dreams or No Partner at All.
Being around people who’re trying to keep you small is painful. And if it’s your partner who’s trying to ignore your dreams, it hurts even more.
A rich relationship should be full of support and encouragement. If someone doesn’t want to see you win, he’ll probably also fail to be by your side when you need him most.
That’s why you should always surround yourself with people who can cheer for you and support you in becoming your best self but who are also there for you when you hit rock bottom.
2-Life Isn’t Fair.
If you expect life to be fair, you’ll be disappointed.
Shit happens, and sometimes, there’s no reasonable explanation for why things happen or why people do what they do.
Focus on the things you can control and let go of the rest.
Worrying about the things you can’t control is a pure waste of time and energy.
3-Money Rules the World.
No matter if you like it or not — money matters.
The vast majority of the global population spends 40+ hours per week working for money. And they do so for the majority of their life.
Most people hate their jobs, but they have no other choice because they need to pay the bills.
And even though we all spend such a significant part of our lives working for money, most people deny its importance.
But the painful truth is that saying “I don’t care about money.” just makes it worse.
You do care about money because you have bills to pay. The earlier you embrace this truth, the easier your life will be.
Stop denying the power and importance of money and start learning how to use it to your advantage.
Track your income and expenses. Stop wasting your income on useless things. Live below your means. Learn how to use your money, so it works for you instead of against you.
Money isn’t everything, but it certainly makes lots of things easier and more fun.
4-There Won’t Ever Be a Better Time to Start.
Most people waste their lifetime procrastinating instead of living their desired life because they think there will be “a better time to start”.
The truth, however, is that working on your dreams will never be easier, and the best time to start was yesterday.
You never know how much time you have left, and life is certainly too short to postpone the things you’re most looking forward to.
5-Making a Wrong Decision Is Better Than Making No Decision.
With endless possibilities, opportunities, and choices more than ever before, it became significantly more difficult to decide.
And that’s still only one of the most insignificant choices of our lives.
Most people are so afraid of making a wrong decision that they don’t decide at all. They end up being trapped in analysis paralysis and waste a significant part of their life thinking about their decisions instead of just taking action.
But here’s the painful truth: Overthinking isn’t productive. It’s just a form of procrastination because you’re afraid of making the right decision.
6-You Only Get Stronger by Doing Hard Things.
Staying in your comfort zone and doing what you’ve always been doing sounds appealing, yet, it’s exactly why you might be failing to move forward.
If you only do things that feel easy, you’ll end up living an ordinary life and fail to turn your ambitious goals into reality.
Achieving something worthwhile always takes courage, discipline, and risks.
Doing the easy things will never lead to satisfaction. Doing the hard things, however, isn’t easy, but it’ll ultimately be worth it.
7-Nobody Is Flawless.
…and if someone pretends to be perfect, you need to be extra careful.
We all have flaws and make mistakes. That’s what makes us human and what makes life so interesting.
Yet, one of the biggest strengths is to be self-aware and reflect on your faults.
If someone pretends to be perfect and can’t ever talk about his weaknesses, it’s a sign that he lacks self-awareness. These people constantly tell you what you are doing wrong but fail to see their own mistakes.
Final thoughts
Life isn’t always easy, but it’s good.
Even though you might be facing challenges and difficulties, it’s a privilege to be alive.
If you can stop chasing shiny objects and focus on the few things that actually matter, you can indeed live a simple and good life.
Keep in mind that nobody really cares about you or your problems and that you’re the only one responsible for the life you live.
The more time you spend ignoring certain truths, the more time you ultimately waste. Allow yourself to break that cycle and embrace the truths that might first be a little painful. In the end, it’s those truths that’ll help you live a rich life.
