My Random Thoughts: The Future is Now
The future you admire is already in your hands. It's not waiting for you; you are living it now.
"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command."
Napoleon Hil
The Future is Now
Hello, welcome to a new week! There are only seven days in a week and someday is not part, so let’s take action today. Today's piece was one of my thoughts this last weekend, as I stepped out of my secluded corner into the world and an eye-opener to me.
How many times have we told ourselves, “I’ll start tomorrow,” or waiting for the “perfect time” to chase our dreams? We get motivated by imagining the rewards and fulfilment of a future life, then challenges come and the vision fades. What if the future we dream of isn’t something we should wait for, but something we should start living today?
After graduating, many of us stall in pursuing our goals. We motivate ourselves by imagining a bright future filled with success, but once our perfect streak is broken, disappointment sets in. The cycle repeats itself, with each failure making it feel like we’ve lost our dream. We wait for circumstances to improve or for a sign that we’re on the right track, but the truth is, waiting for a future that promises fulfilment keeps us stuck.
Recently, I stepped out into the “world” and was struck by a profound realization: I don’t have a future waiting for me. No external force is holding me back, and no future rewards are awaiting my arrival. Everything I need to live the life I want is already in my hands. The lifestyle I aspire to, the healthy habits I envision, the love and care I want to give - none of these are waiting for some distant future. They are here, now, ready for me to live out.
The future is not a distant time or place. It’s not something that begins when results start to show. But today’s actions create the result of tomorrow, no matter how small or insignificant they seem. Healthy eating, regular exercise, and showing love to those around you - these are not dreams to fulfil later; they are actions to start living now. Every moment spent waiting is a moment lost in creating the future you desire.
This mindset shift is hard but necessary. The future isn’t about waiting for success or results. It’s about choosing the life you want to live and committing to it every single day. Results are a byproduct of our consistent choices, don’t act because you’re chasing the future. Act because this is the life you choose, and the future is already unfolding.
💡 No more waiting, no more stalling. The future is not tomorrow or when circumstances align - it’s today. It’s in the small steps we take, in the habits you build and the choices we make. We are living your future with every decision, and the time to start is now.On my desk
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Be Determined, Stay Focus,
Ekerete Lord-kris.
(Hortharn)
"I don't have a future waiting for me"
I think the earlier we realise this, the easier it becomes to take prompt actions in achieving goals.