154. thinking & knowing

Some people spend so much time thinking about what is thought to be a good life, to actually create one for themselves. Others know what they want and go after it despite how it may be perceived.

Thinking is when you decide to pursue a career because you find the pay and benefits appealing. 

Knowing is when you feel called to a profession because of an inner sense of purpose. 

Thinking is when you decide to find a partner because it’s time to settle down. 

Knowing is when you realize your destiny is inexorably linked with that of the person you love. 

Thinking is rooted in fear. Fear of not making enough. Fear of being alone. Fear of creating your own path. Fear of failure.

Knowing comes from a place of freedom. A place in which you know there is no other choice you could make.

We’re never interested in the stories about those people who gave up on their dream to follow the rules and live an average life. We’re always enamored with stories of people who knew what they wanted and chased it down. This isn’t to say that you need to change the world to create a life worthy of a story, but that you need to stop thinking and go after what you know is right.