On Designing Your Life

Getting what you want is pretty straightforward.

The first step is understanding what you want.

Once you understand what you want, you can begin to design your life in a way towards that goal.

For example, years ago, I decided I want to become a writer. I started writing every day. I began reading more often. I joined and organized a few writing communities. I moved to NYC, one of the best writing cities in the world. I schedule my social obligations around my writing time. Over the years, I designed my life around creativity. So now it’s easy for me. My environment, my friends around me, and my habits are all in service of this goal.

I meet many people that want to become a writer. If you’re serious about that goal, then you can you can spend your free time after work on writing. If you have too many social obligations, then say no. If your job is too busy, then find another job or quit your current job. Move to a cheaper apartment, a cheaper city, or just move back home to keep your costs down. Choosing a path in life requires sacrifice, and if you aren’t willing to sacrifice, do you actually want it?