We live in a society that has been created by the greats of the past. It is up to us to make the future.

Know that people are creators; they make things.

They make stuf up.

They make things up that elevate them, like the greats of the past.

They make things up that prevent their progress, impact, and sense of identity.

Do you agree with these statements?

When I first heard these types of statements, I did not want to believe them.

It would mean that every mistake I made, every difficult situation I found myself in, I created myself.

And as painful as it might be, I came to the conclusion that it's true: the statements above.

You shape your own life with every choice you make, and all choices have consequences.

Knowing gives you responsibility, and responsibility gives you the power to create. The power to create gives you the ability to make an impact.

If you don't want to or do not agree, like I did at first, then please stop reading this article or read it with an open mind.

This article is not for people who keep creating a mess and take no responsibility or blame others for it.

This article is for people who want to give, create value, take action, and take responsibility.

Before we go further, it is also important that you know your "why".

If you have not read it yet, I recommend checking out my previous article on creating your life's mission in 5 steps.

If you have decided on your "why" and want to create and take responsibility for the choices you make, then we can proceed from here.

Regret for not giving it your all.

You have two types of regrets.

• Regrets of actions

• Regrets of inaction

Regret of action refers to regretting something that we did, like kissing someone we later find unattractive or painting a wall pink and then realizing it is ugly.

Regret of action is often something we can turn around, such as repainting the wall in another color.

Or something we can accept, learn from, and then move on with life, as in the case of kissing.

Regretting inaction is tricky because it involves regretting something you didn't do.

For example, not asking a girl out on a date and finding out she is now dating someone else.

Or wishing you had gone on a particular trip, or feeling like you should have taken more risks in your life.

Regretting inaction is painful because you cannot turn it around.

You ask yourself the question "what if I did do it?"

Regretting inaction is also painful because, deep down, we know that we are mortal and our time is limited.

Regret is a powerful emotion because it reflects our values. If you regret something, it must hold a deeper meaning for you.

Why is all this important?

Well, that is the main reason why it is important to know all this. Choosing not to do something can have bigger consequences.

• Not striving

• Not taking action

• Not dreaming

Creating the life you want involves taking responsibility and action. The choices you make can save you a lot more in the end, rather than the cost of not doing so.

I was in a car accident less than a week ago while writing this article. I am okay, and the other people involved are also okay. Yet, both cars are now non-functional.

I could have died. Death is all around you.

If you want to give meaning and make an impact, not doing things is not even an option.

That is one of the things I realized after the accident.

What do you want your tombstone to say?

The importants of perspective

So, if you come to the point where you will "just do it" in terms of Nike, it is always good to know from which perspective you are working.

Why?

If you know the context in which your thoughts exist, you can make clearer choices from your position.

We can categorize the world into three perspectives of reality:

• Subjective

• Objective

• Intersubjective

Subjectivity includes what we experience:

An inner world of emotions and opinions that is different for each individual. We never exactly know what somebody else's experiences are.

Objective refers to facts that are unchanging, things we can measure, like gravity.

We have no influence on gravity itself; it simply exists. Yet, we can adapt to gravity by flying in an airplane. But the force of gravity remains constant and unaffected.

Then there is intersubjectivity, which is a bit more complicated. It is the combination of objective and what we experience. For example, time.

Objectively speaking, time can be measured and follows seconds, minutes, and hours. It is a continuous and unchanging flow that we measure using clocks and calendars.

From an intersubjective perspective, time can feel different for individuals. Waiting for something unenjoyable can seem endless, while pleasant moments fly by.

Our emotional state and activities influence our perception of time.

The confusion comes from the fact that time feels the same for everyone.

Our personal experience of time can vary based on our activities and mindset. While time is objectively measurable, our subjective perception of it can differ.

If you know this, you can distinguish between what you experience and the things that are there. This is important for making an impact because it can give you a clear view of where you objectively stand.

It also means that you can never fill in something for someone else because it's bound to their reality.

From what I know of all this, I have developed a personal principle to live by:

The difference between facts and stories involves knowing what is real and what is in your head. For instance:

"I don't want to get out of bed to do XYZ" is the story you tell yourself. The fact that you're still in bed means your day hasn't started, and it will take you more time to do XYZ.

Then, act on the facts. Stop complaining and do what you need to do.

Embrace reality and deal with it. It is what it is, so it's better to accept it and deal with it.

Social responsibility

If you choose to make a big impact, it is not only for yourself but also for the people you serve with the impact.

This requires a few things: being committed to personal growth, helping others, and being willing to make sacrifices to do the task.

Be honest with yourself: "Am I willing to do that?"

If you cannot do that, the impact you will be making will not be as powerful.

Gandhi is as big as he is because he did those things and committed to it.

You're not doing it for yourself; you're doing it to fulfill your mission and do things.

If you cannot make a commitment, it is up to you to decide whether you will regret it.

But, do not complain about what could have been if you also have the option of taking action.

If you want to make a significant impact and extend your mission, the above is for you.

Yet, if you have come to the conclusion that you don't, it is still possible to make a small impact.

Give back and fulfill your social responsibility in that way.

4 things you can create to make a small impact.

• Share your specific knowledge, expertise, or experience.

• Dedicate your full attention and time to someone.

• Give sincere and honest appreciation.

• Provide your honest opinion to help, if you have the knowledge and if it is desired.

If you're not able to do that, then why are you reading this?

In the end, we are all humans living on the same world. So, why wouldn't you try to give or make an impact, big or small, to make it a bit better?

Note:

Know that it is your own responsibility to create, and that you always have a choice within the subjective or intersubjective realm to act on the objective.

If you don't take responsibility for the fact that you have a choice and can create, you will not get where you want to be.

It takes action to get somewhere, and making choices is an action.

The pain of regret is harder on you than the pain of discipline. If you discipline yourself to consistently take action, you will have less regret.

Regret of inaction is the tougher form of regret because you cannot turn something around that you didn't do.

Yes, you will make bad decisions sometimes, but that's part of life. Through the experience of falling and standing back up again, you grow.

It is also your responsibility to grow and give as a human so we can lift each other up and create a better world.

We live in a society that has been created by the greats of the past. It is up to us to make the future.

3 Steps of Making an Impact

• Know why you do what you do.

• Get an idea of how to do it.

• Do it.

See you soon

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