Society tends to inform our beliefs and thoughts about what we should and should not be doing.  It’s okay to question those from time to time.

Takeaways

• How do you honor your callings without falling into debt? Think outside the box.
• Your path doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to be successful.  
• Hold the thoughts of your dreams and desires and filter out the negative commentary.
• You’ll know the difference between a calling and wish/desire because a calling gives you a sense of urgency to act.
• Do you feel pressured by society to work harder than you can?
• If you really want to do a thing, hold onto that initial thought and let it grow into a deep belief until it becomes ingrained in your subconscious mind.
• We glamorize the hustle and grind and overworking while the rest of the world shows us it’s possible to be successful and prosperous without doing that.
• What if we adopted a more European way of life with more breaks throughout the day?
• Do you agree that the one who puts in the most hours into their work, wins? 
• The win/lose mentality society creates can sometimes clash with what’s best for you.
• Challenge yourself when you come up against your own limiting beliefs or insecurities. Ask:  Why do I think this about me? Why do I feel this way? 
• Being attached to artificial deadlines you put on yourself can cause more stress and anxiety.  This leads to the disappointment of unmet expectations and reaffirms your self-limiting beliefs.
• Take control of your thoughts, beliefs, and direction of your life.  Blaming past circumstances for your current situation will only keep you going in circles.
• Remember: You are the one who decides what you think about yourself.  What everyone else says or thinks, is a reflection of them, not you.
• Whatever you are pursuing or considering, you will always be met with one of three answers:  Yes, not now, or something better. 
• As long as you hear your voice in your decision, you’ll be fine.

Links

• Ruth Chang’s Ted Talk on Making Hard Choices - https://www.ted.com/talks/ruth_chang_how_to_make_hard_choices?language=en
• https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-us-culture-differences-abroad-2019-6#regulations-that-hurt-consumers-5 
• https://medium.com/@ryanengelstad/how-to-question-your-beliefs-and-why-you-should-1de405c25d4b
• https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/religion-workism-making-americans-miserable/583441/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8oGEK2BXpM

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