Trapped for 4 days at nearly 21,000 feet, I pushed through hurricane-force winds and severe cold to reach Aconcagua’s summit, only to find it hollow and unfulfilling. The achievement that I thought would provide meaning felt empty, revealing that true enoughness and purpose come from within, not from external accomplishments.
Purpose is a sense of wholeness that weaves the pieces of our lives together.
So why do you want success? Why do you want to achieve your goals? What’s in it for you? For many, success is about working hard so that you can get expensive toys… but then there’s really no time to enjoy the toys… because you need to work hard to get the expensive...
Being present is a powerful antidote to the distractions of modern life. By making a conscious effort to be here now, you can find greater fulfillment and deeper connections with those around you.
Worth is not determined by our productivity. We are valuable because of who we are, not just because of what we do.