I am in the midst of my own Experiments with Truth.
Will I end up being part of a massive revolution? Somehow I doubt it. But that being said, I'm still trying to revolutionize the way I live my own life. I've been getting a hold of as much literature as I can by a couple of authors who have really resonated with me (both of which I have mentioned previously- Chris Guillebeau and Joel Runyon), and have begun putting some of their suggestions into practice. In the coming weeks my hope is to try and keep track of my attempts, and to give my opinion on their effectiveness, while reviewing my sources along the way.
We begin with a combination of my thoughts and notes compiled from Chris Guillebeau's Brief Guide to World Domination (a manifesto he published online) and his book The Art of Non-Conformity.
My notes begin with what Chris calls The Two Most Important Questions in the Universe:
1.What do you really want to get out of life?
2. What can you offer the world that no one else can?
I want my readers to consider these questions, too. I had a hard time trying to come up with something that didn't sound like some kind of hokey college entrance essay, and am curious as to what my readers come up with. Whether you believe that this is the key to truth or not, follow the path with me for a while.
Maybe it's not your truth, but it certainly sounds like mine.
The first question was easy enough to answer, at least on a grand scale. What I really want out of life is nothing more than an emotional state of being.
1. I want satisfaction. To know that I changed something, for the better. I want adventure. I want my "There and Back Again."
The second question, however, really stumps me- even now. I have an answer, but I don't feel like it's an honest attempt at answering. It's more of an attempt to fill space so I could continue reading the book and manifestos and get on with this exciting new venture.
2. [I can offer] A unique perspective, rich with advice and experience only I have had, coupled with Sociological based analysis [and, I might add, lots of sarcasm and snark].
It sounds so terribly cheesy I can hardly stand it.
BUT it's a start.
So what are your answers to the Two Most Important Questions in the Universe??
And do you have anything to add to my answers? Let me know!
Will I end up being part of a massive revolution? Somehow I doubt it. But that being said, I'm still trying to revolutionize the way I live my own life. I've been getting a hold of as much literature as I can by a couple of authors who have really resonated with me (both of which I have mentioned previously- Chris Guillebeau and Joel Runyon), and have begun putting some of their suggestions into practice. In the coming weeks my hope is to try and keep track of my attempts, and to give my opinion on their effectiveness, while reviewing my sources along the way.
We begin with a combination of my thoughts and notes compiled from Chris Guillebeau's Brief Guide to World Domination (a manifesto he published online) and his book The Art of Non-Conformity.
My notes begin with what Chris calls The Two Most Important Questions in the Universe:
1.What do you really want to get out of life?
2. What can you offer the world that no one else can?
I want my readers to consider these questions, too. I had a hard time trying to come up with something that didn't sound like some kind of hokey college entrance essay, and am curious as to what my readers come up with. Whether you believe that this is the key to truth or not, follow the path with me for a while.
Maybe it's not your truth, but it certainly sounds like mine.
The first question was easy enough to answer, at least on a grand scale. What I really want out of life is nothing more than an emotional state of being.
1. I want satisfaction. To know that I changed something, for the better. I want adventure. I want my "There and Back Again."
The second question, however, really stumps me- even now. I have an answer, but I don't feel like it's an honest attempt at answering. It's more of an attempt to fill space so I could continue reading the book and manifestos and get on with this exciting new venture.
2. [I can offer] A unique perspective, rich with advice and experience only I have had, coupled with Sociological based analysis [and, I might add, lots of sarcasm and snark].
It sounds so terribly cheesy I can hardly stand it.
BUT it's a start.
Now that I've finished the book I have time to sit down and consider what it is I can really offer to people. I know for a fact I can offer the following:
- Advice
- Guidance
- A shoulder to cry on
- I defend peoples' honor
- Kindness
- Loyalty to a fault
- I'm also not afraid to give you a reality check.
What makes me so special?
I think it's safe to say that the difference comes from this:
Give me even half of those things in return, and I will be for you whatever you need me to be.
Give me even half of those things in return, and I will be for you whatever you need me to be.
Most of all, I ask only for loyalty, and then I will become one of the pillars in the structure of your life.
So what are your answers to the Two Most Important Questions in the Universe??
And do you have anything to add to my answers? Let me know!
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