You need a why

Short essay on remembering that you need a why
Mar 2, 2025
Copy Share Link
image

You need a why:

You need a why.

A why to get up in the morning.

A why to keep going.

A why that you enjoy.

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

You need a reason.

What is your reason to exist?

What do you want to do with your life?

Where do you want to be?

Why?

Write it down.

Could be as big as you want.

Don’t limit yourself.

But you need a why.

Most people don’t ever think about their why.

Are you living for yourself?

Or for your family?

For your kids?

For something bigger than yourself?

To leave a legacy?


To make a lot of money?

Whatever it is doesn’t matter to me.

Do whatever you like.

But remember why.

It’ll keep you going.

Get you up.

Keep you focused.

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

Do it now.

What is your why?

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

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

Find meaning.

Find your why.

You need a why.

'Keep Going You're Doing Great'

Related Posts

Personal Writings

What game are you playing?

Understanding what game you're playing, types of games that make you miserable and finding happiness

January 29, 2025
Personal Writings

Be kinder to yourself

Poem about being kind to yourself

October 18, 2021
Personal Writings

No one is worth the pedestal you put them on

Idolizing flawed people, struggle being a universal experience and learning from stories

May 24, 2022
Personal Writings

Why do I care so much?

Thinking on what-ifs, letting go of the negativity in your head and finding the right person

May 24, 2022
Personal Writings

Spend on memories, not materials

Spending on experiences, going to an FA Cup semi-final and materials not making you happy

May 8, 2022
Personal Writings

Life is full of randomness

The randomness of life, seeing opportunity and not planning your life

September 15, 2021
-->