My advice for the next generation
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Warrick Sullivan
Warrick Sullivan is the owner and founder of Legacy Library. Currently living in Brisbane Australia with his wife and 3 boys, Warrick has a background in software development, and enjoys tennis, reading, and spending quality time with family. By Warrick Sullivan
Published on 07/14/2007
I have five pieces of advice I would offer the next generation. Some may take this advice and put it to good use immediately. Some might be like me and not really understand these ideas till they are more mature, and sadly some my not relate at all. Whatever you decide to do with it, I wish you every bit of happiness and hope you find the answers you are looking for.
My advice for the next generation
I have five pieces of advice I would offer the next generation. Some may take this advice and put it to good use immediately. Some might be like me and not really understand these ideas till they are more mature, and sadly some my not relate at all. Whatever you decide to do with it, I wish you every bit of happiness and hope you find the answers you are looking for.
1. Find your passion.
It took me a long time to realise this lesson but it is probably the most powerful force there is. If you look at anyone who you consider successful and fulfilled, you will find that they have found their passion, their purpose, their mission in life. They have found what they enjoy and have gone after it.
2. Set your sights and don’t look back.
Once you have your passion and purpose, chase it with everything you've got, and never give in to the opinions of others. It is human nature to be wary of anyone doing anything different from the pack, but when the race is one or the battle is over, it is these same people that will be your biggest fans. Remember your purpose and don’t look back.
3. Work with your inner demons.
Fear or uncertainty can play funny tricks on a person and can fuel the negative voice inside your head. The best thing you can do with fear is to remember that it is your friend and not your enemy. It is there to protect you from possible threats, so learn not fight it. Instead, use it. The trick is to recognise the message that the fear is trying to tell you, and then use it in a positive way. For example, if you feel fearful about a coming presentation, take note of the message the fear is trying to tell you. Perhaps you feel you are under prepared, or perhaps are uncertain how the crowd will respond. Work with this fear by doing extra preparation until you feel more confident. If you are uncertain of the crowd response, perhaps you are not committed enough to your content or are unsure of what the content can offer the listeners. Use this energy to get clarity on the purpose of your speech and how it can help the audience. When you are clear in your outcome, and feel the content can genuinely be of benefit to your audience, this fear with fade. Use the fear.
4. Find out your story.
Remember that the only thing between where you are and where you want to be, is the story you have made up about why you cant get there. Adopt the belief that 'there is always a way'.
5. Last but not least.
The last bit of advice I can offer you is to enjoy yourself. Life is too short to not have fun, and the sad thing is that most people don’t truly understand this until most of their life is behind them, and find themselves with a sense of regret. This is your one shot at life so make it count, and make your mark. Make sure that long after you have been and gone, the world still has reason to remember you where here.
This is your legacy.
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1. Find your passion.
It took me a long time to realise this lesson but it is probably the most powerful force there is. If you look at anyone who you consider successful and fulfilled, you will find that they have found their passion, their purpose, their mission in life. They have found what they enjoy and have gone after it.
2. Set your sights and don’t look back.
Once you have your passion and purpose, chase it with everything you've got, and never give in to the opinions of others. It is human nature to be wary of anyone doing anything different from the pack, but when the race is one or the battle is over, it is these same people that will be your biggest fans. Remember your purpose and don’t look back.
3. Work with your inner demons.
Fear or uncertainty can play funny tricks on a person and can fuel the negative voice inside your head. The best thing you can do with fear is to remember that it is your friend and not your enemy. It is there to protect you from possible threats, so learn not fight it. Instead, use it. The trick is to recognise the message that the fear is trying to tell you, and then use it in a positive way. For example, if you feel fearful about a coming presentation, take note of the message the fear is trying to tell you. Perhaps you feel you are under prepared, or perhaps are uncertain how the crowd will respond. Work with this fear by doing extra preparation until you feel more confident. If you are uncertain of the crowd response, perhaps you are not committed enough to your content or are unsure of what the content can offer the listeners. Use this energy to get clarity on the purpose of your speech and how it can help the audience. When you are clear in your outcome, and feel the content can genuinely be of benefit to your audience, this fear with fade. Use the fear.
4. Find out your story.
Remember that the only thing between where you are and where you want to be, is the story you have made up about why you cant get there. Adopt the belief that 'there is always a way'.
5. Last but not least.
The last bit of advice I can offer you is to enjoy yourself. Life is too short to not have fun, and the sad thing is that most people don’t truly understand this until most of their life is behind them, and find themselves with a sense of regret. This is your one shot at life so make it count, and make your mark. Make sure that long after you have been and gone, the world still has reason to remember you where here.
This is your legacy.
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