In the transition period of my early twenties I've been thinking a lot about being content, satisfied, motivated, and risk taking. What I've arrived at is a matrix to help me organize my thoughts and emotions into one of four mindsets. Being type A, this is me creating a way of thinking about thinking. I kept asking myself questions about my long term goals, my ambitions, my desire to live a balanced life and sacrifices in the short term. I asked myself what my realistic propensity for risk taking was. What I'd be willing to give up, and what I'd be giving it up for. I may not be able to answer those questions but this matrix helps me evaluate my headspace at any given time. Am I satisfied or unsatisfied? Am I motivated or unmotivated. I don't want to be unsatisfied and unmotivated. The optimal combination to me will always be striving to achieve satisfaction and motivation. But if I become unsatisfied, I should remain motivated. Under no circumstances should...
