Fulfillment

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 17:52 Written by RantGuy Monday, 28 September 2009 01:00

What would truly make us feel like our life was complete? Would it be more money, a house, an amazing career? Fulfillment is this week’s wonder.

We are all staring at the end of the rainbow trying to reach that ever wonderful “pot of gold”. For some people, it seems they have it all. However, deep down are they fulfilled?

After all goals are met, what is left? Can we be happy, having it all?

Personally I would have to say no. We need something to push us, something to encourage us to improve ourselves in all aspects of life. After having a job, money, a house, a family, what is there? This isn’t meant to be a debate, but to stimulate thought on what is important, what our goals are and what is there at the end of it all?

Crazy to be Famous

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 17:49 Written by RantGuy Monday, 21 September 2009 01:00

The other day at work was a random discussion on fame. It takes a great deal of “crazy” to take the abuse of being in the spotlight. I have to say, I don’t envy the famous, money is not worth the loss of privacy.

By “crazy” we were referring to what it must take to not break under pressure. Maybe this is why so many young stars thrust into the spotlight are destined to a scandal or two. Personally I would have been tempted by drugs, sex, and alcohol once I got my hands on the money I earned. Who honestly wouldn’t?

Parenting is a key factor into how these child stars turn out, but I will not go into this. Just know, I have to say parents need to set rules and be a huge part of their child’s life, even more so when they become famous.

Change

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 17:51 Written by RantGuy Monday, 14 September 2009 01:00

“If you would attain to what you are not yet, you must always be displeased by what you are.  For where you are pleased with yourself there you have remained.  Keep adding, keep walking, keep advancing.”  ~Saint Augustine

This quote talks about what is on my mind this week; Change.

I personally don’t think anyone can truly be content with all that their life has to offer them. In order to improve one’s quality of life, we must expect and force change, right?

At least I think so. For me, this relates to my career path. Personally I have shown great patience with the job I have, but I keep thinking I want something different. Don’t get me wrong, the company I work for is great and the job I have is great, but something feels amiss for me.

First Impressions

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 17:52 Written by RantGuy Monday, 07 September 2009 01:00

Some people believe first impressions are the most relevant. I beg to differ.

For me, first impressions come off as misinterpreted representations of one's self. How often has it been where you have gone for a job interview, or met the family of your siginificant other for the first time, or gone back to school after an entire summer off? Rarely does someone project who they truly are in one meeting, let alone most of their life.

Let's say for example you are meeting your girlfriend/boyfriend's parents for the first time. You will more than likely "dress up" for the occasion, hold back any objections, fight the bad habits, and be overly polite. The reasoning for this is to give the impression we are perfect and don't want to share our true selfs out of fear of rejection or shame. While being the "best" you, do you think the parents will have an accurate idea of who you are?