One doesn’t have to accomplish anything great to live comfortable life. Hell, most people never accomplish anything great. That’s kinda the baseline.
I can’t figure out where that has come from, that constant pressure to accomplish something. Why can’t we just enjoy ourselves? If something happens during that, good. If not, still good.
Considering the context, I think there’s a misunderstanding. That doesn’t mean “becoming rich/powerful/noteworthy”. It more likely means “Barely managing the essentials” - buying food, paying bills on time, sleeping enough. Everything in life becomes a struggle to overcome one’s own resistance, which in turn makes every subsequent task that much harder. The accomplishments you talk of are fantastic dreams compared to just making it through the day.
Not meeting arbitrary goals for the sake of it is fine, but personally I’m uncomfortable with not wanting to accomplish or do anything. It doesn’t have to be constantly, and I don’t have any illusions about anything I do being permanent or renowned, but I at least want to try to make a difference for the people and things that matter to me.
That’s the secret. No need to make a list if there’s no plan.
20 years pass without accomplishing anything
Shit.
One doesn’t have to accomplish anything great to live comfortable life. Hell, most people never accomplish anything great. That’s kinda the baseline.
I can’t figure out where that has come from, that constant pressure to accomplish something. Why can’t we just enjoy ourselves? If something happens during that, good. If not, still good.
Considering the context, I think there’s a misunderstanding. That doesn’t mean “becoming rich/powerful/noteworthy”. It more likely means “Barely managing the essentials” - buying food, paying bills on time, sleeping enough. Everything in life becomes a struggle to overcome one’s own resistance, which in turn makes every subsequent task that much harder. The accomplishments you talk of are fantastic dreams compared to just making it through the day.
Fair point, even the most basic tasks can become herculean effort during the worst times
Not meeting arbitrary goals for the sake of it is fine, but personally I’m uncomfortable with not wanting to accomplish or do anything. It doesn’t have to be constantly, and I don’t have any illusions about anything I do being permanent or renowned, but I at least want to try to make a difference for the people and things that matter to me.