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The Importance Of “Why”

Lisa Sealey
2 min readJan 2, 2022

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Before you start to work toward a goal in life, you should get to know and truly understand your “why” first. Knowing why you’re doing something is crucial, because when you know why you want to do something, you can better understand the actions you need to take and the resources you need to utilize to get there.

Your why is the determination, focus, inspiration, and motivation you need to keep working towards your goals. If you don’t achieve something, even if you’re convinced that you really want it, it’s likely because your “why” either wasn’t clear enough or you weren’t true to yourself.

The following tips and tricks can help you discover your true “why” and how to use it to your advantage:

List Your Aspirations

Make a list of your aspirations for all areas of your life. List the most important thing you would like to achieve. The first thing that comes to mind is likely the one that you value the most, so that’s the one that’s best to focus on.

Are There Consequences to Not Getting There?

Ask yourself, “What will happen if I never do it?” Take notice of your emotions and write down precisely what you are thinking and feeling. Does the thought of not ever accomplishing it make you sad or anxious? If it does, evaluate what you wrote down. Your true why is likely within…

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Lisa Sealey
Lisa Sealey

Written by Lisa Sealey

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