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The Simple Test You Can Use to Identify the Right Dreams and Goals

Ayodeji Awosika
6 min readDec 23, 2019

When was the last time you felt truly excited?

Can you even remember?

We’re all looking to go on this grand adventure in life. Actually, some of us aren’t. At least that’s what people tell me in the comments section of some of my articles.

“Ayo, you don’t understand. Life is not all about living your dreams. You must be practical. You’re young. You’re idealistic. One day, when you’re my age, you’ll change your mind. You’ll realize the importance of comfort and security.”

Nah.

I highly doubt I’ll end up like this.

Some people say the grass isn’t greener. I call BS. Sure, sure, sure, sure, there is something to be said about the Eastern Philosophy telling you to be content with what you have, ego depletion, and being ok with the present moment.

But that’s only half the equation.

How many people can resign themselves to live in a cave and meditate all day? For all intents and purposes, zero.

You will always have desire. Maybe desire is suffering, in a way. But it doesn’t feel…

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Ayodeji Awosika
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