Pure Wisdom

CHAPTER 14

Mindful

Paradoxically, the most driven and successful people are often the most dissatisfied. Why? Well, to be successful in life you need to be a go-getter, a doer. You need good judgment, a logical mind and great problem-solving skills. What’s more, you need the ability to evaluate where you are now and where you want to be. Then, you need the drive and determination to close that gap. All these skills are highly regarded and essential for a successful life ‘out there’, but when it comes to a successful life ‘in here’ they aren’t always so helpful. In fact, they can make matters worse.

Let me explain.

In the pursuit of a better life most people forget that, in the end, everything we do is motivated by a desire to attain an internal ...