“Wish” and “Aspire” are both verbs that hint at some eventual improved state. However, they imply very different things.
If we “wish” for something, it suggests that we’re victims, somehow at the mercy of circumstances (of all kinds and varieties). To “aspire,” on the other hand, implies intent and action on our part.
“Wishing” might make us wealthy if we win the lottery. “Aspiring” will make us wealthy(ier) as result of purposeful decisions and work on our part.
Some interesting questions for those of us who ASPIRE to reach the best versions of ourselves:
- How well aligned are my aspirations to a worthy and lasting purpose?
- To what degree am I redirecting ALL the resources at my disposal – both tangible and intangible – toward achieving those aspirations?
- How much clarity am I using in articulating my aspirations?
- In what meaningful ways am I monitoring and tracking my movement toward accomplishing those aspirations?
Getting better. Every day. On purpose.
Not the work of sissies…
*If you’d like to read more of nc’s blatherings, go to nc’s Recursive Learning.
