Hey Friends,
If you are like me you can easily get distracted by the latest shiny objects and the trendiest pursuits.

Sometimes we need to get back to the basics (myself included). As bloggers, vloggers, uloggers, and/or content creators we need to find our way in this world so that we can serve others. I truly believe that when we put others first, people will reward our quality content and our authentic interactions.

This is not an overnight process. This is a long, hard trek. It is a challenging journey, but for many of us, it may be the ride of our life.

I am not going to provide you with a lot of advice today, but instead, invite you to ask the questions that I have been asking myself lately.

Blessed,
@SumatraNate

Find Your Purpose

Your purpose is your "why." Your why motivates you to wake up every morning to create quality content (even when you don't feel like it).

• What motivates you to create content for a blog, vlog, or ulog?
• What are you passionate about?
• Do you create content to make money?
• Do you create content to create a better future for yourself and your family?
• Do you create content to change your present reality?
• Do you create content to build community?
• Do you create content to serve yourself or serve others?
• What do you dream about?
• If you could change one thing about your life today, what would you change?
• Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 5 years? 10 years?

Find Your Perspective

Your perspective is your unique ability to present your knowledge and life experiences to the world. No one can communicate life exactly the way you do. Your voice and your perspective are completely unique.

• What topics do you like to learn about?
• What topics do you enjoy talking about?
• What topics are you passionate about teaching to others?
• What life experience shape the way you think, act, and interact with other people?
• What challenges and struggles have you overcome?
• What are some of your natural talents and abilities?
• What are the weaknesses that help you connect with other people?
• How does your family life shape who you are today?
• When people come to you for advice, what types of things do they want to talk about?

Find Your Path

Your path is the steps you have been taking and the steps you will take to serve others as you work toward achieving your goals.

• Are you prepared to live out your dream or are you too afraid of failure?
• Do you need training (formal or informal) to achieve your goals?
• Are you willing to invest the necessary time, money, and energy to accomplish your goals?
• What type of support system do you need to take the next steps?
• Do you have a mentor who can guide you and encourage you?
• Are there any relationships that need healing?
• Have you tested your idea with your target audience?
• Can you operate as a solo entrepreneur or do you need to build a team to work with?
• Are you a big dreamer or the executor of ideas?
• Are you a big picture​ thinker or do you focus on the details?
• Are you as self-motivated​ as you think you are?
• When is it time to call it quits?
• When is it time to lean into the challenges and push a little harder?

Final Thoughts

I bet there are a million more questions we could ask, and I will probably think of a lot more as soon as I hit the POST button. As a part of your community, I desire that you find success in all that you do​ because when we grow together as a community we are all stronger.

I hope my questions help you think of many more that you need to ask yourself. Finding the answer is important (the end result), but part of the journey is taking the appropriate time to reflect about where we are and where we want to go.

Find your purpose, perspective, and path. Keep pushing forward​ and keep Steeming!

@SumatraNate

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