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First week of March recap

Emotions: Confused, tired, indecisive

As the week came to an end, on Sunday had thoughts my weekly goal was not strong enough, had conflicting emotions and thoughts about where I should go with my career (Greenpeace?). Some of these thoughts were spurred by the money I could make (close to double what I get atm) but sacrifices the lifestyle and learning benefits of Vision. Working at the studio gives me the choice of developing myself towards a career in the general health side of the industry, or towards the athlete and elite development side. Both start with PT work, this is the foundation of a good career in the health and sport industry.

But I want to make a difference!

I know I could work for greenpeace and make a positive contribution, but I could also focus on making my household cleaner and greener too, and give my current career choice my BEST shot. The pursuit of less/focus on a single discipline is the only was to achieve real success and satisfaction in life. I'm also a person who, when makes a career choice, will follow through and give it a real shot, not just a 3 month shot. Of course if income and values don't match up with my goals I will rethink. Financial goal of 5 years, invest in property!

Why?

Working at the studio if more about making a difference in peoples lives and equipping me with the skills to help make a wider difference. Do I care about helping ordinary people with a comfortable lifestyle? A little, sure but I care more about helping those with less, who are born into poverty... And the environment of course. If I have learned anything about myself in this lifetime is that I have a much greater connection with the environment, the birds and the trees than the average stupid human consumer.

Life's about having clarity around routine and long term goals. Instability, insecurity is also very important (one of six basic needs), towards preparing me for unseen challenges and allowing adaptability in life.

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