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There are many times when we find ourselves doing things we don\\u2019t want to do, but we never stop and ask ourselves why we are doing them. Sure, there are some things that are necessary. You can\\u2019t let those stack of cups in your kitchen sink grow any taller. You do have to file your taxes. You do have to change the oil in your car from time to time. But these small, yet necessary, things aren\\u2019t what I\\u2019m talking about. I\\u2019m talking about the times when you find yourself doing something that\\u2019s not bringing you any value or joy, yet is in your control. These range from big things in your life to the daily routines and activities.

For example, why do you live in the town or city that you do? It might be because that\\u2019s where your job is. Why do you drive the vehicle you do? Maybe because that\\u2019s what other people drive who are in your same economic class. Why do you find yourself being dragged to social events, like your friend\\u2019s brother\\u2019s college roommate\\u2019s birthday dinner? That one, I\\u2019m not sure why you got pulled into that, but it happens.

One thing leads to another, and soon you find yourself living a life that you didn\\u2019t quite design for yourself. Rather than you designing a life for yourself, other people, other circumstances, and many other factors shaped this life you\\u2019re living. Do what you want. Life the life you want.

It may be difficult to do what you want, if you don\\u2019t know what that is. That\\u2019s ok. We\\u2019re going to explore how to identify those things, and then how to live them.

First, understand that anything you put your mind to is possible. You\\u2019re capable of living the life you want \\u2013 any life!

\\u201cIf you can dream it, you can do it.\\u201d \\u2013 Walt Disney

Developing this mindset it key. Don\\u2019t fall prey to those ever-present limiting beliefs.

Reflect. Take some time to reflect on what things make you happy. Some people never even stop to consider what they like and want. Family usually tops the list. Friends, health, wealth, and satisfaction round out the usual priorities. Dig deeper than this. Don\\u2019t think of these in the buzzword like sense. What really brings you joy? It could be the grind of a long project at work, or the win of getting that new client or project or being able to take every evening and spend with your family. Everyone is different. This is why it\\u2019s important to reflect on what\\u2019s important to you.

Once you have the right mindset and have reflected to understand what brings you joy \\u2013 then take action. Remember, you\\u2019re capable of living any life you want. You just have to implement it. Don\\u2019t bound yourself by the norms of society. This will be a work in progress. You probably can\\u2019t quit your job, sell your car, and take off on a sailboat circumnavigating the globe tomorrow. But you can take steps every day that will put you closer to living the life you want.

I know what you\\u2019re thinking \\u2013 \\u201cbut Jacob, I have bills to pay, and family to raise, a job to go to, etc.\\u201d. Yes, I know you do. I\\u2019m not suggesting you quit paying your electric bill because it doesn\\u2019t make you happy. Unless of course, sitting in the dark makes you happy \\u2013 then go right ahead! I want you to know that any life you can dream of, you can have. Don\\u2019t underestimate what you\\u2019re are capable of. Don\\u2019t be tied down by societal norms, limiting beliefs, and the pressure to live life how everyone else does. You are you. You aren\\u2019t anyone else. So live the life you want. Do what makes you happy. That\\u2019s the ultimate success.