Except we don't wish to, one of the things about life is that it gives us room and opportunity to learn. These lessons could come by reason of one occurrence or another. The resultant effect however should be that a thing or two is learnt against future situations or occurrences. And like I mostly say, they should serve as advice and a deterrent to those who might be treading or about to tread such a path.
This takes me to something called life hacks. By virtue of lessons learnt in life, we develop life hacks. These are important and rudimentary life lessons that could help an individual to face life and the situations that may arise. These are as necessary as we approach life. With life, there are many complications, but with these, we can address them rightly and get the best out of life, momentarily or in the long run.
I've learnt quite a few, which I'll be sharing. Not to say I've mastered them, but I've come to realise them and see the need to apply them to life, which has proven beneficial when done so. One of these is the character of contentment. Why is it important? We're in a world that keeps evolving and new things will always come. Our needs are insatiable, we need to develop the character of being contented. It doesn't mean settling for less, but taming desires that will always arise.
This is especially true when we are yet to attain a level of success in life. Contentment helps a person find gratification while striving to become better. It's a character that will let one sacrifice unnecessary things for a future envisioned. I've seen lack of contentment steal people's joy and life, causing restlessness and consistent wandering for more, beyond one's means even.
Another hack is the necessity to cultivate purposeful and meaningful relationships. Creating quality relationships with people is necessary. We can't do it alone in life, and how much, how far or how fast we can go or succeed in life can be a function of the associations and relationships we've cultivated. I recall some experiences where if I had known some people, the case would have been different regarding some life-changing decisions. I'm grateful for the ones I've made, but even at that, I see the need to make more strategic ones.
Lastly, discipline is the answer to many of our concerns. While we worry, and go around looking for some solutions in life, many are hinged on our ability to become disciplined towards a particular course. Undeniably, it's one of the hardest things in life, but necessary if a person wishes to maximise life and opportunities on earth. Discipline is the character and ability, a strong unwavering resolve to say no, in the face of distractions; what might look attractive and pleasurable yet momentary, in hope for a greater expected result.
Just to name a few. There are many life hacks to consider in life, and they are very necessary. By experiences, advice, books, failures or whatever medium, we gain these lessons and they become important life hacks to consider and follow.
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