M 4 L 2013 Lesson 3 Make your

M 4 L 2013 Lesson 3 Make your life count: Discover what really matters. © Paul T. P. Wong

An Overview: Make your life count • Review of last lesson – Know yourself • Only one life – make it worthwhile • 1 st lie – “There’s nothing I can do. ” • 2 nd lie – “Life is about being happy. ” • 3 rd lie – “Money can buy everything. ” • Meaning makes life worth living.

How to make life worth living • Everyone has only one life. How do you get it right the first time? • Life is finite; life is short. How do you make the most of it? • Everyone wants a better life. How do you achieve it?

LIE #1 “THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO. ”

Yes, you can.

You have much to offer.

Bring out your best self. 1. Bring out your best qualities as a human being. 2. Bring out your best potential, whatever your occupation.

LIE #2 “LIFE IS ABOUT BEING HAPPY. ”

The pursuit of selfillusion can be fatal.

Hedonic Decadence

A Shallow Life

LIE #3 “MONEY CAN BUY EVERYTHING. ”

Love of money is the root of all evil.

Bernard Ebbers & World. Com

Bernie Madoff

Don’t wait until it is too late.

MEANING MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING.

Live for a higher purpose. (Self-Transcendence)

Be true to your calling. (Authenticity)

The Principle of Meaningful Living

Focus on what really matters.

You will make life better for others.

Advantages of the Meaning Pursuit • Avoids the pitfalls of self-centered pursuits. • Self-transcendence & authenticity are the two pillars of a purpose-driven life. • Happiness & flourishing will sneak in through the back door. • Ability to transform adversities into opportunities for personal growth.