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10 Steps For A Better Life - Step 9 - Follow Your Heart

by Ian Tucker

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Step 9 - Follow your heart | Studies show that when we look back at our lives (and we will) it's the things we didn't do that hang heavy. Imagine suddenly realising that you have never truly lived. Ask yourself what is really important and have the courage and willingness to build your life around the answer.

Better LifeSelf ReflectionRegretCourageWillingnessImportant Things In LifeChangeIndividualityFollowing Your HeartIncremental Change

Transcript

Hello,

My name's Ian Tucker and welcome to 10 Steps for a Better Life.

Step 9 – Follow your heart.

We live in a world that works day and night to make us just like everyone else.

To fit in.

To talk the same.

To buy the same.

To dress the same.

To eat the same.

And then we'll be okay.

Let me ask you a question.

How do societies take on how your life should be going for you?

How's it going?

For some,

It may be okay.

But what about for you?

In 2016 in New York,

Manhattan,

They carried out an experiment.

For one weekend,

They put up a massive chalkboard blackboard.

And at the top of it,

They simply wrote,

Right here,

Your biggest regrets.

And they encouraged New Yorkers or visitors over that weekend to write down what their biggest regrets were.

Over 4,

000 people wrote on that board in 48 hours.

95% started with the words,

I didn't or I haven't.

95% focused on the fact that they hadn't followed their heart.

So in this moment now,

As you watch this video,

I'm not suggesting that you take one giant leap into oblivion or the unknown.

But sit,

Understand what you truly want your life to look like,

And move in that direction.

Ten small focused steps are the same as one giant leap.

Follow your heart,

Not the crowd.

Look back and let your regret be what you didn't do.

Meet your Teacher

Ian TuckerAshburton, Newton Abbot, UK

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Recent Reviews

Donna

September 21, 2023

But also don’t forget it’s never too late to follow your heart. There may be reasons to put off decisions, so don’t beat yourself up with regrets. Just be ready when the time is right! Thank you, Ian! Namaste, Donna

~Jac~

February 9, 2022

Such simple words with a profound message. I love listening to "10 Steps for a Better Life". Ian's voice is so gentle and nurturing. I've made a playlist with the intro and all 10 days and listen to it regularly. It really brings home what's really important in life. Thank you Ian🙏💞 I'm forever grateful.

Linda

September 2, 2021

Wonderful advice. And now I know my first small focused step… blessings 🌞

Christine

August 23, 2021

Thank you, very thought-provoking and helpful!

Michelle

August 7, 2021

Thank you very much 🙏

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