Perhaps The 10 Most Unique And Critical Questions You Will Ever Have To Ask Yourself At Least Once In Your Lifetime

“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.”
~ James Allen

Written by Kevin Tyler Smith. You can follow me on Twitter or Facebook

Be all you can be…at least that is what the Army’s slogan says.

Today, we are going to explore personal development and the critical questions you should ask yourself in preparation for self-improvement.

For the most part, I view my life with contentment. I think I have done well for myself. I’ve got a beautiful wife, great kids and means to support myself and my family.

With that said, I can’t help having this conversation with myself all the time. It pretty much goes something like this:

“Is there more to it?”, “Who am I?”,“What really drives me?”, “What makes me tick?”

But by doing this, am I really doing any justice for the big picture since there are so many other real issues to be discussed in the world today?

I don’t know, maybe not but what I do know is this, I still aspire for something deeper and more meaningful. I’m talking about a cause or mission on a global scale. I’m speaking of the kind that gives the same emotional excitement that runs parallel to any dream or aspiration created by the mind of a child. I can just imagine the sparkle in the eyes of a 7 year old when they speak of the future time they will be a fireman or a doctor when they grow up.

We are all pelted with problems. We also are aware of all the hate in the world but this should never kill our dreams or even hinder us from becoming all we ought to be. The aspirations we all had as kids should continue to live within us. It’s time to live with that sparkle in our eyes again and revisit those dreams and hold on to them with a firm grip.

In order to discover that sparkle again you need to find out what makes you tick. Here are 10 important questions you should ask yourself in preparation for any self-improvement that charts your course to being all you were born to be:

1. What do I really want?
This is the question of the ages. So many things you want to do with your life and so little time to even follow through during the day.

Uncovering something you are good at is a small step towards you realizing your path. Just remember, intentional and pragmatic diligence is key in knowing what it’s worth.

2. Should I change?
If we have learned anything, history plays a vital role. The one thing history has taught us is the life we have gone through. Try partying “Eighties Style” and see if that would appeal to the younger generation. I think you know the answer.

3. Where is the silver lining in this process?
Its in the discipline not to scrutinize to death everything that we see as positive. Know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. And if it is a train at the end of the tunnel, hop on and take it for a ride and see what makes the world go round.

4. Am I secure with what I’m doing and the way I’m doing it?
Variety is the spice of life. There’s always at least two ways, an easy way and the right way when it comes to discerning what goes with what pants, shirt or hat. With that said, it doesn’t take a genius to see yourself as someone unique. If not, the downside is we will all be equally the same in everything we do.

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”  ~ Alan Keightley

5. Have I sufficiently done enough for myself?
Is there more you want to do or accomplish? Discontent in large doses can be dangerous. However, small doses of discontent can allow you to experience things beyond your wildest expectations.

6. Am I happy with where I am today?
At this point in time, this is an unfair question but contrarily on the path to self development an important one.  Let this be your answer: You love being a good and loving mom or dad to your kids, then take it up a notch. Your kids will love you forever. The same goes for everyday life as well.

7. Am I appealing to the opposite sex?
There is no correct answer to this.  Only you can discern if you are. And remember, it predominantly lies in the eye of the beholder.  Whether you get into better shape, change the way you wear your clothes or hair or even your attitude towards people, always keep in mind it will be for your own benefit.

8. How much could I have?
In this case, there is no such thing as having too much or too little. It’s more on how badly you really need it.  Many people want lots of money, there is no denying that but the question is how much they are willing to work for it?

9. What motivates me?
Discovering what motivates you is something you have to discern for yourself. There are so many things that can energize someone but choosing one may be the hardest part. It’s not like you can’t have one serving of your favorite food in a buffet and thats it. Just slow down and try it piece by piece.

10. What really makes you tick?
Understand, you can be just about anything you always wanted to be. To achieve that status and attain something that may seem too difficult is to never give up before you even start the journey. Also remember, self-improvement and development is not just about a physical or philosophical change but in its simplest form, its something you really want to manifest in your life.

“You are everything that is, your thoughts, your life, your dreams come true. You are everything you choose to be. You are as unlimited as the endless universe.”
~ Shad Helmstetter

Isn’t it time to uncover what makes you tick? Is your heart pulling you in a few directions in sharing your passions with the world? If so, just remember to take this journey step by step.  By doing this, you will be well on your personal development path to discovering what motivates you to rise every morning and to be all you were born to be.

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