I get annoyed with the idea of achieving the life of your dreams. I'm not opposed to having a great life, but I feel like it's more luck, or coincidence than something you can make happen with enough effort. Thinking about where I'd like my life to be vs. where it is now, all the changes that would need to happen are dependent on more people than just me. I can do tons of marketing, but ultimately people have to choose to work with me. I can't force being hired. I can do my part in trying to make it happen, but all my effort is only a portion of what is needed for a successful business. I don't think mine is the only business that works that way. And business isn't the only thing. All relationships require both parties to have involvement and some sort of willingness. Even my house isn't under my total control. If it was, I wouldn't be listening to Chinese television from 9am - 10pm everyday. What I'm saying is just that I think the mindset of deciding to work towards a goal does not guarantee success. I guess there are some things in life you can "make happen", but most require other people at some level, and other people just can't be controlled.

And FYI I didn't get the idea for writing this because I'm ticked with people for not doing what I want them to. It definitely came from randomly watching an episode of Scrubs while I was eating lunch today.