I have time. I need to be more efficient with the time that I have already. It sucks to look back on to see how I could have made better decisions to use my time wisely.
Also, this prompt has provided some pretty interesting answers by other people.
Right now as much I don’t want to admit it, it’s Twitter and Instagram. Social media definitely does a good job capturing my attention. And they do so continually., which makes it addictive.
When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?
If I wrote “Jesus”, I would lying. The answer to this question is Donald Trump. The man overcame odds to become a multibillionaire real estate magnate with a beautiful family. He’s a media mogul as well, had a great Twitter feed, and was the best president in my lifetime. (Hopefully he’ll come back again.)
At the moment, he is epitome of success. He is also undergoing unprecedented political persecution unseen in the history of this country. A lesson to take from his ascent/descent: with great success comes with setbacks.
Now as I write this, he does mention something to this effect in one of his books:
If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?
This prompt reminds me of Brewster’s Millions, albeit a very simplified version of it. (Side note: I was originally thinking of the movie adaption that started Richard Pryor. I had no idea that there was book that the film was based on.)
If I had a million dollars, I would tithe (give 10%) to my church first. Then I would donate to charities and ministries that I believe and have helped me to grow as a person. After I’d give to local political candidates who are involved in the community.
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.
I would go (back) to law school and get my degree and then pass the bar. Maybe if they were to truncate the requirements (e.g., 2 years plus internship instead of 3 years in the classroom).
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?
I believe that we are spiritual beings first and foremost. We should try to address the spiritual in order to live a more sustainable lifestyle. I think believing in God, that is the Lord Jesus Christ, is the first step. Then communing with him through prayer, meditation, and reading His Word are key. Those things will keep you sustained.