I am an idealist. I have a strong sense of trying to first discover the ideal a s then working backward to reality and trying to discover just how close that I can push myself and others to the ultimate ideal.
The challenge is that idealists tend to be very cerebral. They spend a lot of time thinking, usually in isolation. This causes a bit of separation between the person seeking the ideal and others. The irony is that the idealist usually derives that the best outcome involves helping others. So consequently, the best way to get to an ideal is to spend more time with people, which is the opposite of what the idealist tends to want to do.
The easy answer for the idealist is to get out of their own head and spend more time with people. Easier said then done. However, it is the crux of the primary challenge of an idealist.
I daresay the idealist will simply never find satisfaction with their life pursuit until they realize and make the commitment to engage with people.
I think this applies to almost every pursuit of an idealist. Even personal things. The idealist, who is seeking to pursue a health ambition, as an example will struggle to feel satisfied UNLESS they are engaging with others in the pursuit.
Something to ponder on. Really impacts me, and is something that requires me to make changes to accommodate.
Guy Reams
Day 3,206 – Achievement and Contribution
The author shares two daily questions that help focus on achievement and contribution, leading to a sense of purpose and well-being. This approach, combining personal progress with helping others, serves as an anti-anxiety recipe and a path to living well.
We need thinkers like you to keep pondering and inspiring the rest of us! You are like a Kobe. He was always aiming to be his best self and helping others along the way. I think (after his retirement) he was able to be present with his family more …& what a gift that was. They will never forget the precious time they had with their husband and father the last few years. Moral of the story: Stop and smell the roses with the people you love! (And why can’t we all retire at age 37!?!) We never know if we have tomorrow… But we do have right now! Let’s make it a great day!
Keep being an idealist. Keep inspiring/motivating as you do and keep loving your family and spending time with them. You can do it all. Balance is the key.
You already know this…
I love you, brother!