Let's get real. No one wants a bad life. Most people don't want an average life. Almost all people WANT a "good life". But why stop there? Why not have a better life or THE BEST LIFE!?
What do I mean by this? Stay with me here... We have "a good job." Good meaning, the pay is enough. The workplace doesn't suck. Our coworkers are tolerable. We are competent in our position. Our relationship with our spouse or significant other is comfortable, albeit void of the passion we used to have. We drive a safe and reliable car. We have an average life. For most people, this is the "GOOD LIFE" that they always wanted.
But what if we want more? What if we want better? Is that so terrible? Absolutely NOT! But if we want a life BETTER than average we will be required to make BETTER choices. This may mean making choices like delaying gratification, living below our means, and making smarter choices when it comes to what we buy, where we live, and how we think.
What if we want THE BEST life though? Only you can decide what this will look like for you. The picture of THE BEST LIFE is different for all of us. For us, the best life is one where we decide HOW we invest our time, WHERE we go, and WHEN. We have full control. It's not necessarily about the big house, the fancy car, or mountains of money under the mattress... although I wouldn't say no to any of those things. It's about FREEDOM. The best life for us is one of FREEDOM.
Pursuit of the BEST means we need to make the BEST decisions. Saying no to the good so that we can say yes to the BEST. Pursuing excellence in our self-development. Pursuing the highest quality that our budget allows. The best food, the best clothes, the best car, the best relationships. Do not misunderstand, BEST doesn't equate to the most expensive. Or the fanciest. Or the trendiest. Or the lustiest... is that a word? It's about making the best choice for your needs based on your values.
Decide what you want from life... Good? Better? Or BEST! And then make decisions that will move you towards that life. Remember, it's not a sacrifice when you are getting something better, it's a trade-up!
What kind of life do you want to live?
Good Life is good enough for me
Better than most
Nothing but the BEST
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