BUILD A BETTER YOU By NEIL ANTONY GONSALVES

BUILD A BETTER YOU – By Neil Antony Gonsalves (District 121 Public Relations Manager 2020-21)

The two important days of our lives are when we are born and the day we realize why. A purpose driven life is the key to leading a successful life. Though initially its quite difficult to ascertain ones purpose in living, it can be thought upon by practicing self-awareness which in turn would give us a clear perspective of our unique personality. This awareness is how decision making happens among those who are decisive. Successful individuals seize not only the day, but each and every moment and the only moment that’s worth anything is the one happening right now! Timing, as they say is everything. Our purpose isn’t just thought about, it’s both felt and known. Although the specific expressions of this purpose may change over time, such as in a career path, still the overall message is constant.  A lot of us live a major portion of our lives running the rat race, where all we’re doing is to fiercely and blindly compete with our peers and associates. while having a sense of completion allows you to push our limits, having an understanding of what a healthy competition means is also important. Additionally, it’s also important to know who it is that you really need to compete with. Ernest Hemingway once said, “There is nothing noble in competing with your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” self-improvement enables you to admit and embrace your shortcomings rather than being ignorant and sweeping them under the carpet. It also allows you to realize that you’re actually not made to compete with others but to compete with your own self – be a better version of yourself than who you were the day before. This is what inspires you to work on yourself; to face the demons that reside within you and fix them to change your tomorrows for the better. Toastmasters is one such platform that emphasises this and thereby helping us redefine our lives with a clearer purpose and by becoming a better you every day. May this be our sole new year resolution for the year 2021 so that we keep moving ahead in our quest for self improvement. 

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