You need a why

Short essay on remembering that you need a why
Mar 2, 2025
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You need a why:

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You need a why.

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A why to get up in the morning.

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A why to keep going.

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A why that you enjoy.

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Whether that’s job-related, family related or something else.

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You need a reason.

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What is your reason to exist?

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What do you want to do with your life?

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Where do you want to be?

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Why?

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Write it down.

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Could be as big as you want.

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Don’t limit yourself.

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But you need a why.

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Most people don’t ever think about their why.

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Are you living for yourself?

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Or for your family?

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For your kids?

For something bigger than yourself?

To leave a legacy?


To make a lot of money?

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Whatever it is doesn’t matter to me.

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Do whatever you like.

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But remember why.

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It’ll keep you going.

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Get you up.

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Keep you focused.

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And if you’ve never thought about it, good.

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Do it now.

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What is your why?

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Victor Frankl and Neitzsche have told us - having a why can get you through any situation.

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Frankl said in Man’s Search for Meaning - ‘Those who have a why to live can bear almost any how’.

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Find meaning.

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Find your why.

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You need a why.

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'Keep Going You're Doing Great'

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