Summary of How to have a FULFILLING LIFE: the importance of vision and want
The video emphasizes the importance of vision and want in creating a fulfilling life, comparing it to tailoring clothes to fit one's unique individuality. Vision is described as a detailed blueprint of an ideal life focusing on average days, while want is portrayed as the emotional drive to turn vision into reality. The speaker warns against having vision without want or want without vision, as both can lead to unfulfilled lives. The key to fulfillment is harmonizing vision and want with prudence. Happiness is said to come from the process of becoming rather than reaching a final goal.
### Methodology
- Create a detailed vision for a fulfilling life focusing on average days.
- Develop a strong emotional drive and desire (want) to turn vision into reality.
- Harmonize vision and want with prudence to create a fulfilling life.
### Speakers
- Dr. Orion Taraban
Notable Quotes
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01:39
— « vision is Imagination plus granularity it's the ability to imagine at a fine resolution of detail the best metaphor I have for vision is an architect's blueprint
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06:13
— « if you develop both of those capacities and you harmonize them with Prudence you will be able to create a fulfilling life for yourself I guarantee it
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06:56
— « the blueprint for a fulfilling life is kind of like the schematic for the Westchester Mystery House which was always under construction as long as its owner was alive »