Learning From A Life Lived To The Fullest: 12 Principles

by Dr. Barış Tunçbilek
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Life…If this were the end of my life, there is nothing that I would change.

I shaped my experience to fit my preferences. I often find myself wondering how different the course of my life would have been if I had not been subjected to that near-death experience.

The irony of taking risks is that they can leave you feeling isolated at times. This is because many people are too afraid to go after their goals and ambitions.

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Going after what’s in your heart to want is, in my opinion, the definition of “going out on a limb.” It requires you to listen to your inner voice.

It’s possible that at first, you won’t be able to identify your passion; however, putting yourself in uncomfortable situations in order to find it will allow you to develop your own sense of what constitutes reality.

The majority of people would rather avoid risk and do what is considered to be “the right thing.” There are a lot of people who want to simplify life into a formula. The fact that there is no set pattern to follow is one of life’s many charms. You are solely responsible for the quality of your life.

Even though you won’t find many other people out there looking for that fruit at the same time as you, the journey will make the fruit taste much sweeter when you finally reach the end of the branch and grab it.

There is nothing worthwhile in this life that is simple. It is only through giving that one can truly receive. If you have dreams, you should try to make them come true.

Nobody can keep you down. Nobody else exists besides you, of course.

This past week, I’ve been pondering the meaning of life. An observation prompted by the recent death of a friend due to an earthquake that occurred here in Turkey. These kinds of losses motivate me to take a close look at my life and give it a thorough examination.

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There are times when my life gets so hectic that I forget the important life lessons that I’ve picked up from my past blunders. Those are the lessons that need to be reviewed over and over again.

We miss out on so much if we don’t make the effort to truly experience life because of its complexities.

Life lessons, also known as the understanding and wisdom acquired through years of experience, including both triumphs and setbacks, can help us improve our lives in a variety of ways, including becoming more conscious of the things that are truly significant.

Here are some important life lessons I’ve learned that I’d like to share with those of you who are having a hard time.

1. Seize each and every opportunity that presents itself

Because life moves at the speed of a freight train, we need to seize every opportunity that comes our way. When I was younger and working toward achieving specific objectives, I had the impression that time moved much more slowly.

Now I have the impression that the days and weeks are passing by at a lightning-fast pace. When you lose loved ones and realize that you will never get that time back, the magnitude of this feeling is amplified.

2. You need to pay attention

This is pertinent to the first lesson that we covered. My job is very demanding, and I am required to stay on the move at all times. Even though I was talking to one of my children on the phone, my thoughts were focused on a thousand other things the whole time.

It was a rude awakening when my daughter asked me whether or not I was even paying attention to her when she was speaking. I hadn’t been.

Maintain a state of complete presence at all times, especially around people you care about, such as your aging parents. You’ll be sorry if you let life pass you by without actively participating in it.

3. The most rewarding experiences in life do not come easily

It takes a lot of work to have successful relationships that last, to be a good parent, to have friends you can trust, to have a successful career, and to achieve your goals.

I’ve realized that nothing worthwhile ever comes easily, and I’ve never once regretted devoting my time and energy to the things that I consider to be the most important in my life.

I’ve learned that nothing worthwhile ever comes easily. Set objectives. Everyone needs to have something to work toward.

4. One’s educational journey is never finished

Even at my advanced age, I still acquire new knowledge on a daily basis. Continuing my education is critical to the success of my marketing company because it allows me to stay abreast of shifting consumer preferences, developing technologies, and emerging distribution channels.

This requires a commitment to continuous reading, investigation, and self-education. My experience has taught me that expanding my mental horizons is critical to my success in both my professional life and in general life.

5. Exert yourself to be generous; it will come back to you

Those who are kind will be rewarded with wealth, and those who can make other people feel better will also feel better. Being generous brings me joy. Even though it’s important to be generous with money, I’ve also learned that it’s just as important to be generous with my time, my love, and even just small acts of kindness.

6. The difficulties you face in life have the potential to make you a better person

It was probably the hardest time in my life, and I began to doubt my skills. I was able to get myself out of that situation and overcome many of the challenges that were thrown in my path.

As a result of being forced to overcome those obstacles, I evolved into the person I am today. When things got difficult, I surprised even myself with how determined I was to see things through to the end.

That tenacity can assist us in navigating the challenges of life.

7. Have confidence in who you are

When I was younger, I found that this was the activity that was the most challenging for me to complete. This is especially true in situations in which another person makes you feel like you lack worth or intelligence.

One of the most important things that helps people get through hard times is a strong belief in themselves.

8. You have the ability to select happiness at any time in your life

Everyone is responsible for their own level of happiness. It’s easy to point the finger at other people when we’re miserable, but I’ve found that cultivating a more optimistic outlook has a significant bearing on the level of joy I experience in my life.

It took me a very long time to understand this concept, despite the fact that it is one of the most valuable things I’ve ever learned.

Now, I make it a point to begin each day with a mantra, which is essentially a few positive statements that serve to reinforce my confidence in myself, reduce the amount of stress I’m experiencing, and provide me with a more positive outlook for the day that lies ahead. It’s as simple as repeating a few positive affirmations to yourself over and over.

9. If you want to be happy, you have to learn to forgive

You must forgive yourself for the mistakes you’ve made in the past, as well as those who have wronged you. You have every right to feel sad or angry; the important thing is not to let those feelings consume you.

Forgiveness is necessary for happiness, so do it. Every person, including yourself, is deserving of a second chance. Over time, any cut or wound will heal.

10. Cultivate long-lasting friendships

Maintaining good friendships takes time, effort, and appreciation, but I’ve found that the effort is well worth it in the long run. My friends are the most important people in my life, following closely behind my family.

11. Accept the fact that things in life do not always work out the way you had planned

There have been many wrong turns in my life, but I’ve learned that the journey itself is the most important part of life, and it’s never too late to make a change.

12. Refrain from ever settling for less than you rightfully deserve

The worry that we will miss out on something exciting may cause us to accept less than what we truly desire. Do not settle for an unhealthy relationship, friends who only take from you and offer nothing in return, or a job that is making you miserable.

I know that it’s easier to say than it is to do, but I promise that you’ll be happier if you put in the effort to get what you rightfully deserve. Quit wishing for better things and start working toward making them happen.

Now it is time to check out some quotes about living the life full throttle even the times are changing so fast.

  1. “You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” – Louise Smith
  2. “I love that this morning’s sunrise does not define itself by last night’s sunset.” – Steve Maraboli
  3. “Live life to the fullest. You have to color outside the lines once in a while if you want to make your life a masterpiece. Laugh some every day. Keep growing, keep dreaming, keep following your heart. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein
  4. “Success is loving life and daring to live it.” – Maya Angelou, we live life to the fullest quotes
  5. “Follow your heart’s truth with no need for personal gain other than the feeling produced when doing what you truly love.” – Keke Palmer
  6. “You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” – Oprah Winfrey
  7. “You just have to determine to settle for nothing less than being fully alive, to show up, be who you are, and share your gifts.” – Gabrielle Roth
  8. “Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive – the risk to be alive and express what we really are.” – Don Miguel Ruiz
  9. “As human beings, we are most fully alive when we are changing and growing and stretching our boundaries in our quest to be all we can be.” – Matthew Kelly
  10. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney, inspiring quotes to live life to the fullest
  11. “While it is tempting to play it safe, the more we’re willing to risk, the more alive we are. In the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took.” – Kelsey Grammer
  12. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein
  13. “Adventure should be part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.” – Holly Morris
  14. “To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.” – Pema Chodron
  15. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller
  16. “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
  17. “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” – Paulo Coelho, long live life to the fullest quotes
  18. “If you really want to live your life to the fullest and realize your greatest potential, you must be willing to run the risk of making some people mad. People may not like what you do, people may not like how you do it, but these people are not living your life. You are!” – Iyanla Vanzant
  19. “Happiness, not in another place but this place… not for another hour, but this hour.” – Walt Whitman
  20. “We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma, and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
  21. “Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. Fully alive, fully aware.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
  22. “Live each day as if your life had just begun.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
  23. “Although time seems to fly by, it never travels faster than one day at a time. Each day is a new opportunity to live your life to the fullest.” – Steve Maraboli
  24. “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” – Jim Rohn
  25. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver, just live life to the fullest quotes
  26. “I want to do things – scuba diving, sky diving, seeing the world. I’m an avid supporter of living life to its fullest and not always waiting for tomorrow.” -Teri Polo
  27. “Make treating yourself a priority and always remember your life is happening now. Don’t put off all your dreams and pleasures to another day. In any balanced personal definition of success there has to be a powerful element of living life in the present.” -Mireille Guiliano
  28. “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” – Jack Canfield, live life to the fullest quotes short
  29. “I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine family – and I don’t think I could ask for anything more than that, actually.” -Frank Sinatra
  30. “When you come across someone colorful and vibrant maybe in the present it isn’t so interesting, but, in the past, it sheds a wonderful light onto living life.” -Garrett Hedlund
  31. “To be alive, to be able to see, to walk, to have houses, music, paintings – it’s all a miracle. I have adopted the technique of living life miracle to miracle.-Arthur Rubinstein
  32. live life to the fullest quotes pictures live life to the fullest quotes
  33. “I enjoy living life and I enjoy going to different restaurants and eating my way through a country and going to different museums and learning about different cultures.” -Mila Kunis
  34. “I’m a big believer in living life as an extended working vacation.” -Victoria Moran, just live life to the fullest quotes
  35. “I’ve always lived a life where people have said, ‘Look at him. Who does he think he is?’ And who I think I am is someone living life to the brim.” -Ed Victor
  36. “For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and ask myself: “if today was the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?”  And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Almost everything–all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure–these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.” – Steve Jobs
  37. “In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back.” – Charlie Brown, live life to the fullest quotes and sayings
  38. “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, I used everything you gave me.” – Erma Bombeck
  39. “Time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think.” – Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture
  40. “Living life to the fullest means continually reaching out for newer, richer, deeper, life-changing experiences. It means using those experiences as a means for personal growth and pushing the boundaries of yourself mentally, spiritually, and intellectually for the betterment of yourself and the world at large.” – Zero Dean
  41. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou
  42. “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Harold Whitman
  43. “Life isn’t worth living unless you’re willing to take some big chances and go for broke.” – Eliot Wiggington
  44. “Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference.” – Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek
  45. “If you can’t get excited about living life, then what are you doing? -Hill Harper, let’s live life to the fullest quotes
  46. “Waking up this morning, I smile,
  47. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me.
  48. I vow to live fully in each moment
  49. and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” –  Thich Nhat Hanh
  50. “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing; the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Dr. Viktor Frankl
  51. “Let your life mean something. Become an inspiration to others so that they may try to do more and to become more than they are today.” – Thomas D. Willhite
  52. “I believe in living life the way that you want to live it every day, and if you do that, you don’t really need to have New Year’s resolutions.” -Tom Ford
  53. “I’m living life as best I can – but I’m not exempt from failure and making bad choices.” -LeAnn Rimes
  54. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau
  55. “Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings.” – William James
  56. “How we spend our days is of course how we spend our lives.” – Anne Dillard
  57. “At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets.” ― Steve Maraboli,
  58. “Death twitches my ear;
    1. ‘Live,’ he says…
    1. ‘I’m coming.” ― Virgil
  59. “There are two components that are fundamental to enjoy life and feel good about yourself: continual learning and service.” – Tim Ferriss

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