33 Quotes That Will Make You Never Want To Settle For An Average Life

33 Quotes That Will Make You Never Want To Settle For An Average Life

Things suffer. I get less sleep than I should.

Kirsten CorleyFebruary 13, 2017

You can deal with setbacks, misadventures, and even disasters as long as you still believe you can overcome the hardships and see your way to the end.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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I knew it was something that I needed to do for myself. If I didn’t do it, I would always wonder about what could have been.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Do work your butt off for a couple years if that’s how long it’ll take for you to get there. Easy projects aren’t quests, they’re holidays from real life. Any real trial will challenge you to the core. Acknowledge that and fight like hell to keep working through it!

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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If I could do anything, would it be what I’m doing today.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Things suffer. I get less sleep than I should...I don’t give my family enough time. It’s a constant tug-of-war between competing interests in my life. I deal with it the best I can and try to roll with the tension as best I can.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Any given moment can change your life. For some people it’s a conversation that opens the doors of possibility: a new business opportunity, perhaps, or a new relationship. For others it’s the sudden shift in perspective: I don’t have to live like this anymore.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Some people are called to be a good friend. You have to be the best at whatever you are called at. Whatever you do. You ought to be the best at it— highly skilled. It’s about confidence, not arrogance.

— Bob Dylan, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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If you’ve ever thought of changing the world, if you’ve ever said to yourself, ‘There must be more to life than this,’ you’re not the only one.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Ask yourself ‘What if’ questions. What if I actually pursued that dream or idea? What if I made that big change? Discontent can be a source of growth and inspiration.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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As crazy as it may have seemed to some people, I was out in the world, doing something I loved. Life was good.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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FIND WHAT TROUBLES YOU ABOUT THE WORLD, THEN FIX IT FOR THE REST OF US.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Everyone dies but not everyone truly lives.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Finding the work you were meant to do is rarely a linear journey. It’s a process of exploring many little twists and turns that lead us to the place we ultimately belong. THE WINNING.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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If you’re doing something you love, it doesn’t matter that it’s challenging. You can keep going for a long time as long as you’re motivated—just make sure you choose the right starting point.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Every good goal has a deadline.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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To truly live without regrets, pay attention. Ask yourself hard questions and see where they lead.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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We tend to judge risk based on outcome—but the outcome isn’t always up to us. Life itself is risky. Choose your own risk level.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Jump in with both feet. Stop making excuses.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Don't try to explain everything, but do tell a few good stories.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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There’s an obsession factor with many quests. When you wake up at night consumed by your idea, that’s when you’ve found a quest.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Your comfort zone may be more like a cage you can’t escape from than a safe place you can retreat to.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Don't be afraid to change.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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A good plan allows for plenty of spontaneity and room for change - but without a plan at all, it's difficult to work toward something significant over time.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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NOT EVERYONE NEEDS TO BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAM, BUT YOU DO.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Regret is what you should fear the most. If something is going to keep you awake at night, let it be the fear of not following your dream. Be afraid of settling.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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It’s better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than the top of one you don’t.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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You must believe that your quest can be successful, even if no one else does. You can deal with setbacks, misadventures, and even disasters as long as you still believe you can overcome the hardships and see your way to the end.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Lesson: When you sense discontent, pay attention. The answer isn’t always ‘go for it’ (though often it is), but you shouldn’t neglect the stirring. Properly examined, feelings of unease can lead to a new life of purpose.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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If you could do anything at all without regard to time or money, what would it be?

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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Before beginning, take the time to count the cost. Understanding exactly what you need to do, and then finding a way to do it, makes a quest much more feasible.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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I want to make my life worthwhile,’ one woman said. ‘I consider myself an instrument, and if I don’t put myself to work for the greatest possible good, I’ll feel like I wasted a chance that will never return.

— Chris Guillebeau, The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life

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