Throughout my life I have had this trait. I can best describe it as being intense. In my youth, this would sometimes cause problems as I would take the wrong things to the extreme. I have since learned how to harness this aspect of myself. I got into computers in 1993, not knowing anything about them. Within a few years time I was an expert administrating a network of 500 people. That continued as I merged other disciplines into the position I hold today. The same thing happened with cars. In 1998 I had never done anything to a car beyond changing a flat and the oil. In a short period of time gained an immense about of knowledge. I became the top tuner for the Nissan SR20DET, and have the fastest 240sx in North America. This is how my life is. My latest endeavor is photography. I see myself moving in this new hobby at an accelerated rate.
In doing all of these things, and many more I have not listed, I have also been learning a higher discipline. That of higher purpose. I have strong skills in technological areas and also in music. These areas of hobby, interest, skill or of career may not seem purposeful on their own. Many people get distracted from purpose in some of the areas I am interested in. I feel, however, that I am working to bring higher purpose through these interests.
What does building a fast and powerful car have to do with purpose? I am pushing the envelope. I have achieved goals that many thought were impossible. And beyond that, I have done it with less effort, and less money invested than thought possible. Life goals can be achieved, don’t be discouraged when a goal seems hard or impossible. Cut a path so that others can follow.
How does technology help purpose? Many people get caught up in technology. It is easy to get fascinated with cool gadgets, I am one such person. I practice purpose in this by finding ways for technology to help people. Often doing a task on a computer can take more time than by hand. We must be careful how we use technology in our lives. That’s where I strive to apply purpose. I try to make life easier for people, to give them more time to focus on what they are there to do.
I am a visual person. Images are very inspiring to me. Think of the power of one picture.
Music is also full of purpose. When I listen to certain songs, chills go through my body. I feel a connection to that song. The music sings out to me and tells my soul a story. Think of how music can effect you. What kind of music do you listen to while you drive? While you work? While you sleep?
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