What The Heck Do I Do With My Life? How To Flourish In Our Turbulent Times

by Ravi Venkatesan

what worked well in the past may not be so relevant now.

become more intentional about your life.

With a combination of intentionality, years of toil and reasonable luck, most of us can accomplish more than we might imagine possible.

Success lies in doing what you are uniquely good at and being excellent at it. The new world is very unforgiving towards mediocrity and commoditized talent; but equally, for a person with initiative and drive to succeed, the opportunities are infinite.

Even in developed economies, many people will need to work till they are in their 70s or even 80s out of financial necessity;

Chance favours the prepared mind.

beliefs, commitments, important relationships and spirituality.

Leadership is simply an act of inspiring a group of people to rally together around a common cause and achieve something essential, something that would not have happened otherwise, something that we could not have individually accomplished.

‘You have to learn to get out of your way,’

Strengthening one’s character is a lifelong journey towards becoming an increasingly better version of yourself. It is about becoming more self-aware, and making small, daily improvements and more intentional choices that, over time, add up to a huge difference.

There is a saying that you only take to heaven what you give away on earth.

Hang out with people who have an abundance mentality:

‘Do the best you can with what you are best at.’

The key is to have some valuable skills that people are willing to pay for, a good network and some self-confidence.

we go around with the delusion that we make things happen whereas much more than half of all the opportunities and people simply ‘enter’ your life.

Change your networks to change your life.

hierarchy of human needs for psychological well-being. In his hierarchy, once basic physiological and safety needs are met, there is a need for belonging, for accomplishment and for recognition and finally for a sense of purpose.

It has shaped my belief that everything I have done before, all that I have learnt, all my assets are merely a foundation or launch pad for what I am to do next.

‘The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.’