A lot of us strive for goals in a robotic fashion, achieve inputs and receive outcomes. This is simple to understand and logically results in the outcome we want. The inputs we decide are what we see as the quickest actions to receive the desired outcome. We stick to them and prevent any variation in them as logically this would impede progress. But variation is a feature of life, not a bug.
Understanding identity has helped me to stop chasing others dreams, and work out which are my own. Identity is what people use interact with the social dynamics around them. For example, you could drive a BMW, run marathons, look like Bubbles from Trailer Park boys. These things define who are, right? But does sunblock are? No, then why do any of these
Young minds look outward. The world is a place of play, inspiration, and limitless possibilities. As society moulds th'e mind, this perspective warped, glass ceiling closes in. Awareness an integral part growing up, something you may have experienced. To combat this, we refer back to when did not exist. Thus, dreams that our younger self' wanted, are pursued. Further down line, one will hopefully realise all does shift break it. Hopefully I present some ideas help this.