This is Day Four in the 30 Days of Reinvention Video Series [#30DaysReinvention].
Begin to really see your life as if for the first time.
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Hey it’s Rand
Happen to the world, happen for the world, don’t let life happen to you.
Let’s dig deeper into your life.
Are you obsessed by desires?
I desire to be rich
I desire to be famous
I desire to be successful
I desire a new car
I desire a bigger house
I desire a holiday
I desire for the weekend to arrive, and never end.
I desire to drown out my frustrations with alcohol
I desire to escape the daily grind.
Are you debilitated by fears?
The biggest fear that underlies all other fears is the fear of death. So many people will do anything they can to never confront the reality that they are dying.
How does death sit with you?
Another big one: the fear of failure.
The fear of the unknown.
The fear of change.
Does your life have meaning and joy?
Life and work meld. I feel always on. I feel wired to achieve, achieve, achieve. I never have a moment to myself. I never take time to contemplate. I never take a break from the constant chatter in my mind. I feel like every day is Monday.
I feel stuck in a series of cubes: my house, the office; my meeting room, a client’s board room; the airport lounge, an aeroplane seat; my car, a taxi.
Are you acutely conscious of your body?
I’m overweight; I’m too thin; my muscles aren’t toned; I’m too short; I’m too tall; I walk funny; I talk funny; my nose is too big; my ears stick out; I’m not blonde; my hair is too thick; I’m going bald; I am bald; my lips are too pouty; I don’t have the right colour eyes.
Are you torn apart by feelings and tortured by thoughts?
I’m so angry; I’m so frustrated; I should’ve told that person off; how could I have missed out on that opportunity; everyone must think I’m a complete idiot; I am a complete idiot; I need to work harder; I need to focus more; I’m not clever enough; I’m useless at finances; technology is beyond me; my cooking is terrible; I’ll never win the race on Saturday.
Are you comfortable with the progress you’ve made so far on your life’s journey.
What happened to the last 30 years? I’m 52 but I still feel like I’m 22? Have I been living in a trance for the last three decades?
Happen to the world. Happen for the world.