7 Steps to Closing the Gap to What You (Really) Want

The game of life is played in two halves. 

The first half of life is spent in a relentless and undisciplined pursuit of more.

More money. More status. More stuff. More, more, more…

Whether due to a crisis or an epiphany, some of us wake up to the false promise of the “pursuit of happiness” and realize it hasn’t actually made us very happy.

The second half of life is an opportunity to stop playing the game of life you were schooled for and occupied by in the first half of life, chasing external validation.

Instead, you can choose to seek meaning, significance, and legacy.

You can decide it’s time to play your game.

But where do you begin?

By reconnecting with who you really are, what you’re really good at, and where you really belong so you can dial in the difference only you can make.

Bringing forth what is within you allows you to define what winning means for you and play your game.

But how do you clarify the difference only you can make and what you want from the second half of life?

It requires a combination of introspection, exploration, and experimentation. 

Here are seven steps you can take to help you gain clarity:

1. Identify your values: What are your core values? What are the principles that you won’t compromise?
2. Explore your talents: Reflect on your unique talents and abilities. What are you good at? What comes naturally to you?
3. Consider where you belong: Who are the people that share your values and need your talents to enhance their lives?
4. Reflect on your past: Take some time to think about your childhood and teen years. What ideas and activities really lit you up and provided flow? 
5. Visualize your ideal future: What would your life look like? What do you aspire to achieve? What kind of relationships do you want? What kind of impact do you want to make?
6. Experiment and try things: Action is the best way to gain clarity. Take small steps. Make small bets. Explore new interests and activities. Try on new ways of being and doing.
7. Seek support: Consider working with a therapist or coach to help you navigate. Getting guidance and support as you work to gain clarity about your future catalyzes confidence and progress.

Clarifying what you want from the second half of life is a process. It takes time and effort, but the process is the shortcut (and is rewarding in and of itself). 

When you engage in the second half of life with intention and integrity, you can create a fulfilling and meaningful life that aligns with your values and talents, so you can live your legacy serving others from the inside out.
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Scott Perry, Encore Life Coach at Creative on Purpose

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