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[baby-come-fly-with-me]

The title of this thread could be seen as something of an 'Oxymoron' since, in my own opinion, having seen so much pain and suffering in the time I have lived, I really desire (want) peace and contentment.

How does one become 'Driven' to attain such an ambitious (if one could describe such as thus) goal

You have to have a positive attutude only without, your buggered
we have all encountered pain of some sort, but some, well it can make people stronger and aim high, others dont get over it and remain negative, this is sad...

You have completely misunderstood that which I was attempting to illustrate.

Put another way.

If a person wishes to attain enlightenment and THAT is the persons main desire/want/objective. (The WANT in Life)

DRIVE is of no consequence since the route to enlightenment demands that such forceful thoughts/actions/desires MUST be avoided since the presence of them (and DRIVE) will not permit the development of the state of mind sought by he/she who seeks it.

Thus, I mentioned that the TITLE of the thread COULD be seen as an 'Oxymoron'.

I really cannot understand the confusion such a simple illustration seems to have caused, small wonder that NOTHING ever reaches a conclusion on this forum.

As to my buggered , kindly remind me to compliment you on your good manners in using such expressions, I thought you were a Lady.

It seems I didnt choose to go so deep into BL's question.
It was a simple question of which I answered.
I do apologise for using the word b*****d

Thank you baby, no problem. (and no ) just a simple OK ?.

[Nikitas]

I heard an expert lecture on a subject pretty similar to the title of this tread.

His angle was that success is the result of planned progress towards predetermined goals. No argument with that. It just so happens that life can present obstacles to such neat concepts.

I see people who have proceeded through life with unbending intent towards a goal, ie getting their PhD etc. I note that those that enjoyed the process as well as the end goal seem to have faired better, look younger, are more alive than those that had no real inclination for their chosen path.

So, along with the drive, the desire, there must be gusto for what one is doing. Looking back I know I would never be happy being a lawyer. Seeing lawyers' desks piled high with case files makes me feel so lucky to have turned my hobby into a career. I do my work with passion and certainty, no doubts or second thoughts.

Going around a second time would i do it again? Yes, only this time I would leave the law out and go straight for the alternative career.

[Simon]

I heard an expert lecture on a subject pretty similar to the title of this tread.

His angle was that success is the result of planned progress towards predetermined goals. No argument with that. It just so happens that life can present obstacles to such neat concepts.

I see people who have proceeded through life with unbending intent towards a goal, ie getting their PhD etc. I note that those that enjoyed the process as well as the end goal seem to have faired better, look younger, are more alive than those that had no real inclination for their chosen path.

So, along with the drive, the desire, there must be gusto for what one is doing. Looking back I know I would never be happy being a lawyer. Seeing lawyers' desks piled high with case files makes me feel so lucky to have turned my hobby into a career. I do my work with passion and certainty, no doubts or second thoughts.

Going around a second time would i do it again? Yes, only this time I would leave the law out and go straight for the alternative career.

Nikitas, I hope you don't find it ill-mannered of me to ask what you do for a living?

[baby-come-fly-with-me]

I heard an expert lecture on a subject pretty similar to the title of this tread.

His angle was that success is the result of planned progress towards predetermined goals. No argument with that. It just so happens that life can present obstacles to such neat concepts.

I see people who have proceeded through life with unbending intent towards a goal, ie getting their PhD etc. I note that those that enjoyed the process as well as the end goal seem to have faired better, look younger, are more alive than those that had no real inclination for their chosen path.

So, along with the drive, the desire, there must be gusto for what one is doing. Looking back I know I would never be happy being a lawyer. Seeing lawyers' desks piled high with case files makes me feel so lucky to have turned my hobby into a career. I do my work with passion and certainty, no doubts or second thoughts.

Going around a second time would i do it again? Yes, only this time I would leave the law out and go straight for the alternative career.

spot on good man

[Nikitas]

Simon,

I am a journalist/writer. Been at it for 30 some years.

[Simon]

Simon,

I am a journalist/writer. Been at it for 30 some years.

Thank you.

It is a bit of a coincidence, but I too studied law, and am now considering alternative careers, including journalism. If I were to take the plunge, would you have any advice for me? How did you go about it? Is it simply a case of trying to get as much work experience as you can for as many publications as possible to begin with?

[Get Real!]

It is a bit of a coincidence, but I too studied law,

No!

If I were to take the plunge, would you have any advice for me?

Are you ready to face the truth Simon?

[Simon]

It is a bit of a coincidence, but I too studied law,

No!

If I were to take the plunge, would you have any advice for me?

Are you ready to face the truth Simon?

What would that be GR?

[Get Real!]

It is a bit of a coincidence, but I too studied law,

No!

If I were to take the plunge, would you have any advice for me?

Are you ready to face the truth Simon?

What would that be GR?

You’re a great bloke Simon, but you’ll need to confront the truth to make a great writer… even when it hurts.

[Simon]

It is a bit of a coincidence, but I too studied law,

No!

If I were to take the plunge, would you have any advice for me?

Are you ready to face the truth Simon?

What would that be GR?

You’re a great bloke Simon, but you’ll need to confront the truth to make a great writer… even when it hurts.

Oh, you mean to make a great writer, I need to be Choirokoitian!

Well, if it brings home the bacon, no problem!