The most important thing in life

This is strictly my opinion.
To me, there is a singular aspect in life that is key to a happy, successful existence.
What do you think it is?
Family?
Friends?
A career?
Education?
Money?

All of these are important in someone's life. Some carry greater weight than others, depending on your personality. Some people are loners, so family and friends may not be paramount. But in my opinion, none of these are the main factor in a life of accomplishment.

What is?
Purpose

Having a purpose makes your life successful and meaningful.
That purpose can be lifelong education, or a career, but it doesn't have to be.
Your purpose can be helping others
Taking care of animals
Raising children
Traveling the world
Inventing something

Some people have a purpose from an early age - a goal they want to achieve
Winning an Olympic medal
Curing a disease
Writing a bestseller
Getting elected to higher office

Other people struggle for years, decades even, with what their purpose in life is.

Some people have one goal in mind, then change to another goal.
Many people have multiple goals in their lifetime.
Getting a degree
Raising a family
Achieving job promotions
Traveling after retirement

The key is to always have a purpose, and keep working to make it happen.
Motivation is a crucial factor in the success of a goal.
You have to WANT something and strive to attain your desired objective

Having a purpose makes life interesting, meaningful, consequential
Not having a purpose can make life bleak, boring, depressing, dreary

Don't despair if you're struggling with purpose and motivation
Work at it
Think about what's important to you and what you want to achieve in life
Get help if you're struggling with depression and anxiety
A joyful, busy, triumphant life is possible, even in the face of difficult circumstances such as disability, illness, or financial problems.

Success is always within reach.

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