“This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man…” – Shakespeare
I’ve always lived by that line. I’ve always been the key designer in my life. I didnt accept the prepackaged life expected of me. I’ve designed my own path…my life hasn’t been an accident. As a serial entrepreneur I’ve written my own paycheck and worked for myself most of my years. Its never perfect, as life is. I’ve risen from failures and redesigned my life again and again. Adapting, growing, changing, innovating. I’ve taken the long road, but it is simpler, most get lost in the complexity of it all. I’ve been proud to say I’ve lived my own life from 20+ years ago. We each have a choice, left unto our own answers. Each of us is different, but to be defined. One Thing. What is it for you?
When I was 20, I DECIDED I’d never have a midlife crisis because I would LIVE my life the way I’d chosen, UNTIL I was middled aged. Remember that line from the Pink Floyd song, “No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun,” that wasnt going to be me. I decided, that I would LIVE IT. I would have no regrets, no midlife crisis’. I told my business partner then, “We should kick butt in business now, because I dont think when we’re 40ish, we’ll have the energy to become entrepreneurs. In my case, boy was I right. Now in my 40’s, I dont have to have an awakening midlife question. To be honest I’m a little worn for the wear. If you shoot me now, I’ve enjoyed the ride better than many people.
I’ve always been a Cowboy, always on to new adventures and projects. Long nights and hard driving. I’ve owned Multiple Corporations, Bikini Teams and Modeling Agencies. I’ve gone through Models and fast BMW’s. I known thousands of people, had huge parties of up to 400 people at my home on occasions. I have a ton of fun and interesting stories that dont happen to most people for the whole of their lives. No one can take those memories, photographs and lifestyle from me. Its my own lifes path for over 20 years. It is from solid choices I made decades ago to not get to 40 and have regrets because I had been asleep at the wheel of life, hoping for a “someday.”
Hows your Life Path? Carpe Diem…Never Surrender! I hope you find what you needed, even if it wasnt what you THOUGHT you where looking for…that or I hope you find that which you need and maybe not always what your looking for, to surrender. Take the time now to design your life for a lifetime. Its never too late but grab it NOW. Find that One True Thing in Your Life and Hang on…Blessed Be. It’s all about that One Thing….Play the Video Below Already…
One Thing
Hi Chris,
Great inspiration!
Live in the moment for the moment is all that really exists. Don’t spend too much time in the future or the past for you will never live there.
As for living your own life, you are in the privileged minority. Few people can honestly say THEY made their own decisions, for themselves.
Keep on doing what you do.
Ryan
Great inspiration!
Great inspiration!
Chris great article.. I have just finished a series on a fellow celebrity writer who has gone from rags to about 6 figure income. She is sharing tips and like you said – she doen’st let the negative things influence her. She has passion and drive. Something more of us could use. I like how you put it.. you are your key designer..
I am key co=designer, because I believe in a bigger plan but sometimes it is easy to get off track, when there is so much going on!
A great reminder. We all get consumed with too many things. If you stick to one thing – your mission – makes life so much easier. Thanks Chris!
Thanks, Chris…loved your article! The clip from “City Slickers” really drives it home!
If you shoot me now, I’d race through heaven, cut the line, and be the first soul to jump back down. Amen, Chris.
If you shoot me now, I’d run through heaven, cut the line, and be the first to jump back down. Amen, Chris.
oops, trigger happy, i guess. 😉
Thanks Chris, Very good post, I’m just starting to wake up now, can be difficult though with society and mass media pushing towards the pre-package life, I guess it’s all about focus and who you surround yourself with, glad your one of them. Take care my friend may you have a even better New Year