In this crazy thing we call a life, there are a number of things we feel we should do: get married, have children, buy a house, buy a car, be nice to people, etc. But in the end, the only thing that really matters is how happy you are. To help you begin to make your life a happier event, you need to start looking at it as an adventure – not just a ‘To Do’ list.
Growth – Never stop learning
While you might not want to earn another degree (or your first degree), you should be more than willing to learn new things. Read lots of books about subjects that fascinate you. Take classes and try new things. This way, you are always encouraging growth and stimulating your mind and finding out what YOU like to do.
Lifestyle – Travel
You don’t need to go to Bora Bora to be well-traveled and experience lifestyle. Just driving around your local area and seeing what your town has to offer is plenty. Just remove yourself from the norm once in a while. Not only it is fun, but you often come back home more appreciative of what you already have. This develops gratitude and a sense of fulfillment. Seeing something new also makes you feel like you’ve achieved a lot more that day.
Gratitude – Meet new people
Too often we feel that we only need so many friends in order to be a good and fun person. But the more people we meet, the more we can learn about our worlds and how others perceive the world to be. Try meeting new people or at least just talking to strangers to keep things interesting. Develop what I call an Attitude Of Gratitude.
Mindset - Do one thing that scares you
While this may have been paraphrased off of a famous person, it’s really good advice and it’s good for building your mindset. By taking a moment each day to do something that just terrifies you, not only will you learn how strong you are, but you will also find yourself trying new things that you thought were far out of your reach and capability.
Have a most outstanding day
Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
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Life is an adventure. I create adventure everyday, instead of making something the same old, boring routine – why not add some excitement to it. Like when I go for a run I like to imagine I’m running in a stadium being watched by thousands or looking down over the Himalays, or when sprinting trying to have that adrenaline rush that predator is after me. Be creative, think tall, think smart.
As Einstein once said
“we are only limited by the boundaries of our own thought.”
Too true, Jake. The mind is the most powerful tool we possess.
Well guys hear is my story
Hi Sean
I have taken massive action to change my mindset, I signed up at 21st Centaury through you last May 2007 and went to a live event in September 2007.
I attended an Internet seminar where I got to speak with you both in Perth.
I also went to an unlimited power seminar ran by “empowerment” in Perth last month
& before I signed up with you I hired a Tony Robbins Coach through the Tony Robbins companies
I wanted you to be updated as to my success I have started a big adventure
can you do me a favour & pass it on to
Derek of 21st Centaury he needs to witness my results to uplift his spirits
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enjoy, I’m about to step out on one major limb
take care Robyn Morris Meekatharra WA
Hi Robyn
Great to hear from you again! It was great to meet you at the seminars and I know all about the energy work you’re doing. I agree with it and don’t talk much about that (indepth) in this blog as it can be a bit much for most people. I stick to the standard “run of the mill” motivation and mindset stuff that can help anyone and everyone that wants to help themselves. Hopefully, more people like yourself emerge that want to help others and the environment we all live in.
Thanks for visiting and call back often. I will forward your message to 21CA. It’s always great to hear success stories from our graduates.
Regards – Sean
I love your attitude and overall outlook on life. I second that motion…
My husband (Justin) and I leave on September 30th to backpack to various countries around the world for a year or so.
As we have been planning for our adventure we have been updating a blog. http://www.nomadbackpackers.com We would love to have other opinions, ideas, encouragement, advice, helpful tips, and more left as comments.
Thanks,
Natalie
Hi Sean! just found your website.
very interesting ideas and point of views…
I fully agree when you say that DOING something is not enougth.. living with adventure for me is BEING someone who is adventurous, curious and ready to learn new things about himself and the world
It’s more an attitude, than a particular thing: someone who goes out for a walk does not automatically is doing something less adventourous compared to someone climbing the rocks in australia!
thanks for the space
Thank you for posting these tips on how to live a more interesting life. I’m looking forward to implementing some of these tips into my own life!
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Hi Sean,
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it’s true – with all the amenities and little luxuries we have these days we forget the adventure part of life too easily.
I love learning new things and am out on a limb there all the time and love it ( currently getting my head around internet marketing
Your last point about the mindset is great. There is always a fear to tackle, big or small, which will help you grow and take more living out of your life. You need to eat the biggest frog first (tackle the task that you hate most) – then your day will role out great as you are a success already
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When you hook up with the right people, marry your match, live the lifestyle that you want and plan to acheive your goals, you life certainly is an adventure. Our adventure started a few years ago and this is definately the happiest I have ever been, before that I was searching but I never knew what it was I was looking for.
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I totally agree Sean. Life surely is an adventure. I like your advice about actively deciding to try new things, go new places, meet new people etc etc etc. Even when driving locally to the shops, going to work, or visiting friends I now make it a priority to go a different route. To see what is around. To find new places. More than once I have been “lost” on the way to somehwere because I spotted something interesting and stopped to check it out. Recently I have travelled to Thailand. The first time I went alone with a room booked but no daily itnerary. It was the best holiday I ever had. I met a guy the second day and we clicked and are now good friends. I went places and saw things that people on package tours can only dream about. Actually no they can’t because they have no idea what they missed.
You know Ray most people who go visiting other places never really see what a place is really about
Adventure is not having a set plan but really meeting the local people, when we were running tours if a client mentioned then would like to see something that wasn’t on our “tour” we would arrange to take them if possible, if not we would point them to others who could, we found many of these people now friends.
Hi Sean,
These sound like great ideas. I think I’m going to try it out. I’m going to do one of each of the things you suggest. I have lots of things I want to do and places I want to see. I have a few things that I am scared of doing and I’m going to actually go and do one. I’m going to throw all my options in a hat, pick one out and go and do it.
I think trying new things; especially things that you’re afraid of, builds your confidence and self-esteem. It pushes the boundaries of your comfort zone and makes you stronger. I’m going to give this a go.
I think you are right to point out how the ‘should do list’ can some times crowd out the ‘want to do’ list. In this situation rather than life being a quest for happiness and adventure, it would seem to be more a place of placid contentment. Not that this is a bad thing compared to the existence of many in the world who have difficulty getting clean water and good food to eat.
But there can be more to life – by chasing our dreams rather than by merely doing what we think is expected of us. By trying to break free and live a life less ordinary.
PS – you’ve got me singing Queen’s ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ in my head now. Reminds me of Karoke last NYE – definitely something which scared me.
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Hmm Tom Karaoke. Interesting.
I try to do new things when able. Sometimes life gets in the way.
Thanks Sean for the tips to get it going. I would love to experience everyday the rush I got from doing the bungy jump. Once I got over the fear.
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It is a little embarrassing to admit, however I have never been out of the state let alone the country. Definitely a must do for me and it would be great to get out and see the world.
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Great stuff Sean! Life is an adventure – where the bloody hell am I??
Ideas are gold – to me anyway. I have a problem with the last one. I have tried to do something that scares me but I keep chickening out! Approaching a comedienne & asking for an interview. Maybe I am not ready for it. Will keep talking to strangers.
Actually, Kyle Cease (an inspirational comedy dude form The States) lives and breathes this. He is super funny though! I watched a video of him approaching the (now grown-up) kid from Jerry McGuire and ‘interviewing’ him. Makes a complete fool of himself, acts like one of those fanatical fans, asks silly questions. Lesson he teaches is thinking “outside of the box.” It’s all so wonderful but unless you put it into practice rather than watch from the sidelines, it’s not a life lived to its potential.
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Tim Ferris (The 4 Hour Work Week) is also an advocate for doing something that scares you. I agree totally with that. There are people who live with the mindset that, if they’re not doing something that absolutely scares the shit out of them, they’re not living.
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Ok – This is too far out there its spooky. This week I started a 12 week course in nursing which will lead to further studies, and next year full time study.
Then today I went for a walk on the beach. there is nothing new in that, but I did do something that I never normally do. I walked along the rocks from one beach to another at Caloundra. Usually I am too scared to walk on the rocks in case the waves (tide) comes in too quickly and I am stuck with no where to go.
But this time I had a strong need to walk along a path I had not taken before. How much of a fun adventure is that? The Mind and the body in one day. Isn’t Life Grand. You only get one life, so make the most of it…..stepping very outside of my comfort zone this year, and will continue to do every day. Thanks Sean for your inspiration and wise words
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Hi Sean,
My greatest fear would be to parachute jump. I wouldn’t do it, I couldn’t. Would probably die of fright if I tried. I get scared just thinking about it.
I try to talk to strangers as much as possible. Since having a computer and being online I have become a bit of a hermit I must admit and don’t go out much.
It’s all good!
People are starting to share their adventures…
I met my greatest idol – huge fan since I was 12 years old and I ma 34 now and this person is still my idol. It was 12 years ago in Newcastle NSW. I was in 3 year uni & I always thought, if I ever met her would would I have an intelligent conversation with her. I knew as an intelligent person I could do that.
It would involve – inspiring human being, great role model for post-feminism, strength, determination against all odds. And many other excellent points…
However, when she got off the bus at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre my brain ran as fast as it could & left me all alone… She came up to the fence that seperated her from us mere mortals and all I could manage was, “So Kylie, you took the bus?”
She looked at me and said, “Yes.” That was it…
Who: Kylie Minogue. It was the greatest night of my life… but I should have some new goals of adventure including Kylie – improve on that first conversation. Or maybe get her to re-create it with me to post on my blog? Ha! That would be an adventure for April Fools Day
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Hi Sean
You’ve written about a true passion of mine: Travel and lifestyle design. Happy to keep these kinds of posts coming, if you’re interested in writing more about this
The trouble I find with doing something that terrifies me is that it tends to continue to terrify me for months afterwards. Watching horror movies for instance. How do I get around that?
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