Thursday, June 2, 2016

The Path of Awesomeness

Yes. Awesomeness is not a switch. It's not a magic potion or a silver bullet. It's hard. It's tough. It's a process. It takes time and it comes to those who invest in it. It is not for the fainthearted so if you are one, leave now and go back to your life and do what you were doing.

Awesomeness is a path. It is a paradigm shift and an alternate perspective to the SAME things that surround you. So how do we start our journey to awesomeness? 

#1 Variety
Don't do too much of the same thing. Variety is the spice of life. Monotony makes you the opposite of awesome. Try new things.

#2 Empathy
Read the news. Watch it. Learn what's happening around you. Locally AND globally. This gives you vision. Knowing is half the battle. Look around. See those people? No? Get outside and look at those people. Think about what they are thinking. Try to feel what they might be feeling. This is called empathy.

#3 Indulgence
Like something? Dedicate time and indulge in it. Love food? Cook. Instagram that. Clean them dishes. Don't forget to eat. Wanted to watch that movie? Take time out and watch it. Wanted to finish that book/game? Use that holiday and finish it. Stories and memories are important. Take pictures. Listen to stories attentively. Someone spent a lot of time creating them. Appreciate that. Tell your stories. Find ways to tell your stories better. Reflect upon stories and memories. This is where you learn valuable lessons.

#4 Respect
Respect people. You heard me right. I don't care who you are. There is a certain sect of people you hate. Respect them. Respect your opponent. Respect your enemies. Because they have dared to stand against something that is overflowing with awesomeness. That takes guts. Respect the shit out of that bravery. You must remember, people and their views are shaped by their circumstances. You don't know what they've been through. Read #2 again. Be presentable. Out of shape? Exercise. Eat healthy. Look at your wardrobe. Study basic fashion. Dress well. People want to take pictures with you because you are on the path of awesomeness. So look good in pictures. If you don't know how, learn to look good in pictures. If you respect people and are a respectable person, you will command respect.

#5 Passion
Have two passions at least. First is where you compete against others. Compete passionately. Lose gracefully. Keep calm. Don't rage. Read #4 again. Respect your opponents because they fought you. Because they taught you. Keep competing. Win. Read #2 AND #4 again. Be humble in your victories. Second is where you perform for others. Learn to play an instrument. Be a great storyteller. Do standup comedy. Get artsy. Write poetry. Write a book. Maybe a blog. Take pictures. Do something that you are passionate about, that you can show others and makes you interesting as fuck.

#6 Noobs
Do not bash noobs. Protect them from noob-bashers. Read #2 and #4 again. If they are trying, nurture and help them improve; if not, encourage them to try but they are not your responsibility.

There we go. These are rules that look simple but it takes a brave soul to follow them. Follow them and you will be on the path of awesomeness.