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Before you know where exactly you are headed in life, you must know where you stand — sounds cliché but often ignored. Think about it—even getting directions on GPS requires two points of reference. So why is it that we ignore such a simple thing in our life? We are so focused on where we want to go but neglect to assess where we are.  You could be working hard, taking on your fair share of duties and responsibilities, and either reaping some of the rewards of your hard work or facing the consequences of poor choices. Then one day for no apparent reason the question hits you. Where am I going?

 You become aware of what you have and haven’t accomplished to date, and you unconsciously prepare to re-evaluate your life in terms of your personal goals. What have you achieved to date? What have you sacrificed on your journey so far? You are treated to a realistic look at what you have built and what you have achieved. You no longer view your place in the world, career, reputation, and standing in society with rose-colored glasses. You face the facts, and only the facts.  

During this time you may feel exposed. You may also feel burdened by your responsibilities or failures. This discomfort comes only as a result of a rush of reality into the matters. If the discomfort is great, it is only due to the fact that you may have been holding onto false images of yourself. Just as a mid/quarter-life crisis is experienced differently by different people holds different meaning for different people. It all boils down to how true we have been to ourselves. You recognize what it is exactly that you have accomplished.

Be Brave. Dare to know where you stand.

Be Bold. Take the first step to where you really want to be.