To live the dream, you must know what the dream is.
It is with this in mind that I set out to define my dream. What does my dream day look like? What is the dream life that I want to live day in, day out? What is my end goal? (Re: A Reflection and Regrets)
I penned down these ideas of how it might look and tied it to what makes me happy, with the overarching theme being to 'Enjoy life and serve God' (Re: Big Picture / What Makes Me Happy? / Who I Am):
- Friends - laughter with friends, happy and successful children
- Holidays - travelling to beautiful places, exploring and discovering (feeling excitement, adventure)
- Activities - amazing experiences (when a moment takes over, ASOT 500, a tender kiss, top restaurants, cars, ok, I want to drive a Ferrari around racetracks, jetski, surf, win a sport, do community work, start a hedge fund, run a marathon, trek to the poles, sing in front of crowds, swim with whale sharks)
- Contentment - every breath is beautiful (a breath of happiness, joy, peace, love), minimalistic, relaxed, taking time out, being in control of life, released from all worry, help (environmental charities)
- Game - loving hot girls, good marriage
- Exercise - cycling, keeping fit and healthy
As current examples, it can be riding a motorcycle along the countryside in Vietnam with good friends and my girlfriend beside me or chilling out with good company at a party in a New York disco. In my future dream I have a wife and two kids with my immediate family and friends, an Audi S8, living in the south of France and Australia with the time to travel, feeling relaxed.
It takes initiative - otherwise I can be trapped in the dream, but not living it.
I also researched what the billionaire lifestyle is like so I can incorporate some of that into my activities in the future - yachts, jets, elite rental cars, high end daily car, luxury islands, submarines, helicopters, space, parties, fine dining, activities (such as fitness, fishing, hunting, photography, spas), owning sports clubs, personal assistants, chefs, wives and mistresses, elite school for kids, five star hotels, travelling round the world, Riviera villa, London house, Alpine ski resort and chalet or palace.
I ask myself. What will you think when you look back? What are the best times of your life?
Is it the job or work you did, the money you accumulated? Or is it these moments, experiences, friends and family? Why not do what you want when you want and live the dream? As Bon Jovi said 'It's My Life'.
