First, keep an eye on ends

First, keep an eye on ends. Think seriously about what a well-lived life is after. Don't just assume it's after happiness. Don't as-sume it seeks any consequence in the world.

— from The Flight Plan (Purpose/Wisdom/Risk)

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Three things make up a real vision: an honest intention, a clear picture of where you mean to arrive, and the expectation that pulls you toward it. So get specific about what you actually want from this life rather than drifting on someone else's current, and keep your eye fixed on ends and not merely on the busy means — think hard, and often, about what a well-lived life is finally for. And take this from a man who wasted years learning it: do not pour your energy into chasing recognition. — The Flight Plan (Purpose/Wisdom/Risk)

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