Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want a Successful Life

-PiEqualsThree · 2022-07-05T08:58:30+00:00

Having these questions is good sign of positive introspection but honestly these sorts of questions are only worth their surface value.

The reason I say that is because trying to find a satisfactory answer for each and every philosophical worry can lead you down a never-ending rabbit hole of soul searching, which distracts from your primary goal to self-improve.

The way one guy put it, philosophy is the male hamster.

FutureSelfDistorted · 2022-07-05T10:08:24+00:00

This is mental masturbation. Lift, eat, sleep. Self care and grooming. Schedule. Earn. Learn game. Have a "big why"- maybe a couple of those - and focus on that for your inspiration.

I suspect most guys are here because they think too much and do too little. They over analyse and under-execute. These questions will just keep them lost in the weeds.

edit: typos

DickieDbFree · 2022-07-05T10:56:15+00:00

Do I deserve happiness?

Nobody deserves anything. This is a feminine question, the masculine version would be "Do I want to EARN happiness?"

What does happiness mean to me?

This is a great question and social media, due to the circle jerking, censorship, beta lean, and political correctness generally ruin your mind and answer to this question. It's not always an easy question either. I think this should be one of the first questions you want an answer on

What do I want?

You need to know this, you're not going to be successful in most things if you don't know what you want in general or specifically in any context.

What do I value?

Another good question but like many of the subjective questions, if you're scrolling social media or entrenched in other beta bullshit, you're not going to find the correct answer for yourself. You're going to be influenced by what those platforms tell you.

Do I deserve?

Again, nobody deserves shit. You EARN, not deserve.

Am I important?

Pretty much nobody is important. You make yourself important.

Are my needs more important than other people? Do I have the right to ask for what I want?

Your needs always come first but shouldn't be at the detriment to others, unless they're you're enemies or are actively working against you. You can ask for what you want, but if you're not earning/working for it... you're not gonna get shit.

What am I scared of? Is there anything I’m avoiding/putting off?

I think this is something good to reflect on when you're on your journey to become a successful, strong, alpha man. It's how I got into skydiving and got my shit together.

(If you’re depressed) Is my depression serving me some purpose?

Outside of some psychological trauma (I've got PTSD and a few other minor issues from the military) the only purpose it serves is to tell you you're not doing what you need to. At the least, you're likely just stagnating and getting fatter and softer. Depression can be an infinite feedback loop. If you can't push yourself to get out of it through your actions, you need strong male friends or maybe even professional help. I do a lot of reflection when my depression kicks in and even though it can be tied to a few single events in my past, I am now able to find at least one specific thing I can be doing to get away from the depression and back on my path.

What makes me happy?

I think the instant gratification culture in the west as well as social media (of all types) taints our views on what makes us happy. Busting a nut feels good now and if you're inexperienced, you may even get a few days of happiness out of it. It's not going to make you happy. For me, seeing my wealth and property provides me joy as I'm able to simply quit my job whenever I want and go work on my hobbies or find things I want to do. This question SHOULD be easy to answer but if you're using social media any more than 20 minutes a day, you're going to be unable to answer this question honestly.

Is there something I’ve never dealt with?

Strive to become Alpha. Once you're in the alpha frame, you deal with your problems right away. Never leave a task or job unfinished. Strive for greatness in everything you do and you'll never have something that you "need to deal with"

What am I grateful for?

This can be a spiritual question/answer as well as something to know about yourself to help determine your path, making it easier to EARN your happiness.

Is it ok if I’m not perfect? Is it ok if I’ll never be perfect?

No man should ever be asking this question. Perfection is an IDEAL, not reality. It is something to STRIVE FOR so you become the best you that you can be. Another issue with social media and media in general, it makes people think that perfection is attainable.

If I could change one thing about my life, what would it be?

If? If you can change something that needs changed, YOU DO IT. You can changed damn near anything about your life, minus a small set of things like your genetics or height. Have the wisdom to know what can and can't be changed, adapt and move on accordingly.

What’s stopping me from making that change right now? What’s holding me back?

Also something that is good to know. Be Alpha. When you're alpha, you change what needs changed. There is nothing that can hold you back.

If I fail or run into some roadblocks, am I a failure?

You're only a failure when you give up. Men solve problems. Alpha fucks gets around the road blocks and moves on. Beta Bux, sits around and complains.

Am I honest with people? Could I be more open and real?

If you're not honest, you're a shit man. Period. Honest doesn't mean divulging everything about yourself to everyone, but it means not being a piece of shit. If you can't be honest, people will eventually find out and you WILL be seen as a creep or scum.

What do I like about myself?

This seems like a feminist kind of question. However, a masculine framed version of this would be more along the lines of "What are my strengths" and you use those strengths to achieve your goals.

What do I dislike about myself? If I could change anything, what would I change first?

Always be improving. That is the alpha path. You can change damn near everything about yourself with some discipline and drive. If you're not improving what you can, you're just a chick with a dick.

I most likely will never complete my todo list before I die (there’ll always be more to do). Am I ok with this? Am I ok with never getting everything done?

Don't take on more than you can chew. Don't let the overindulgence of western culture and the social media programming have you taking on more than you need to. If you have more to do than you have life to do it, you're not disciplined. You're not using your time correctly and you're participating in too much masturbatory activities.

Do I have a fear of death?

Death is inevitable. You should fear that your legacy is going to be shit. If you walk outside and get hit by a meteor, are people going to remember you as the creepy kid at the bar/club/coffee shop or are they going to remember the man who got shit done?

Do I let my fear of death dictate my actions? Do I let my fear of death rule me and make me procrastinate working on my goals?

If you focus on a fear of death, you're weak and not living in the moment and focusing on what matters. We all die. Everyone. It's inevitable. Don't run to your death but don't let the inevitable control you.

What am I so afraid of?

Face your fears and they go away. Be alpha, not beta. Beta gives into fears and hides. Alpha faces them, dominates them, and owns them.

(If you’re depressed) Do I need my depression or can I let it go?

As mentioned above, depression mostly lets you know something is not right in your life. You can only get rid of it by UNFUCKING YOURSELF. This is easier said than done but if you're striving to be alpha, you'll solve your problem by fixing it. Sometimes you need professional help. Sometimes you need good strong male friends to help you see the reality.

Who are the people that are most important to me? Have I told people I’m grateful for them?

This is a good one and if you're the best man you can be, they should know through your actions. My family is important to me and they know this because I call them at least a few times a week. If they need help, I provide what I can.

(If you had a rough childhood or some past trauma) Did I deserve the bad things that happened to me? Did I “earn” those things or was it just random bad luck?

This is beta thinking. Shit happens, or HAPPENED. It is done. You must move forward. Confront your issues and those that slighted you. NEVER think like a victim.

What is the meaning of life?

This is a stupid question IMO but the more spiritual may answer it. The only meaning in life is the meaning you give it. If you're waiting for someone to give/tell you the meaning of life, your life is already meaningless.

What is happiness?

A good meditation but impossible to answer if drowning in social media.

Why do we want things?

More spiritual stuff.

What is existence?

It is simply being. More spiritual/beta/feminism type questions, depending on how you approach finding the answer.

How did I come to be?

A dude busted in your mom. That is how you came to be. Or how he came for you to be.

Why am I here?

In which way? It's either 1. The same as the previous question or 2. your actions got you here.

Why does achieving a goal make me feel so good?

Dopamine. No matter how much of a beta loser a man becomes, the need to accomplish is innate to men.

Will we ever have everything we want? If not, is that still a satisfying/successful life?

That depends. If you're weak, an excessive scroller of social media, or beta... you'll always want more because those things PREVENT happiness and fulfillment.

Overall... Some good questions but there is A LOT of beta/feminine framing/focus. For the most part your list rubs me like what I remember seeing on facebook when I used to use it, a bunch of fat and weak people posting validation bullshit.

Instead of listening to these questions, I recommend you stop using social media. Start lifting weights. Ensuring you're STRONG rather than soft. READ books instead of media. Work on stoicism and your career/goals/hobbies.

cetltic · 2022-07-05T14:09:00+00:00

POOK, the legendary author of Book of POOK, always said don't be a philosophy man. Be a Action Man

MightisRight19 · 2022-07-05T18:49:49+00:00

Be The Type Of Man That Is Successful. Imagine What He Does. Embody His Energy And Do The Work Necessary.

Title	Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want a Successful Life
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Date	July 5, 2022 6:19 AM UTC (4 years ago)
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