Life is too short to waste.

I was inspired by Dr. Dorene Lehavi, Ph.D.

He said that: "Too many of us live like goldfish, swimming in the same orbit day in and day out feeling uninspired, tired, bored and sometimes worse. Life is much too precious to waste that way. Every person has a unique purpose in life. I implore you not to waste your days berating yourself for what you don’t know and don’t do well. Instead, discover your strengths, passions, purpose and build your life on those."

It sound very inspiring to me. So far I don't have any big regret on my decision made from time to time. I often also do not dwell on what I don't do well on and instead I do those that I am strong in and happy in. I strongly agree that life can be fragile for you to dwell on unhappiness. Time is not going to stop and rewind for the mistakes that you have made.

He did share about how to have a meaningful life to those who are wasting their life on thinking about unproductive things.

1. We are all here for a purpose. Your being here makes a difference. Your purpose may be obscure to you and a challenge to discover. Start now. There are many resources, coaches and books to help you with this endeavor.


2. The secret to fulfillment is self knowledge. Start the exciting journey of discovery.


3. The second part of the secret to fulfillment is to apply your self knowledge to what you do and how you live. The more you know, the more you can actively pursue your true purpose.


4. Don’t waste time lamenting what you don’t do well. Concentrate on your strengths. Those reflect who you are. Leave the other things to people who do them well.


5. Build on your strengths. Do more of them and give yourself recognition for doing the things you do well.


6. Pay attention to the small details that you enjoy in your everyday life. Do more of them.


7. Pay attention to the small details you don’t enjoy. Find ways (such as delegation) to eliminate as many of them as possible.


8. Keep a journal and put particular emphasis on the things about yourself and events in your life for which you are grateful.


9. Make an effort to release the negative aspects of your past. Try not be imprisoned by your past. Do not define yourself by your past.


10. Jumpstart your self-esteem by giving back to the community. Volunteer in a meaningful way that suits who you are and your interests.

Enjoy the journey. You will get to know and like yourself in a whole new way. Have someone point out the good things about you that you have a tendency to overlook. As soon as you stop doing what you hate and start doing what you love, you may find your life more meaningful and fulfilling.

For me, I think that you have to try everything, give it a try, don't be afraid, in turn, you might find your strengths and passions. By trying, you are already half way to success. If you don't even give it a try, and assume that you are not going to like it, you are not going to make it, then you are not going to move on and constantly stuck on the same place.

After reading this article, I can tell you that I live my life very meaningfully. I probably won't die with regrets if I were to die this moment.