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countdown 28: living my life

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"Life would be so great if I could just win the lotto! " I think I wasted too much energy of late from wishing I would suddenly become a millionaire. This wishful thinking made me realize that I am getting a little desperate and that contrary to what I should be doing, I am not taking complete rein over the destiny of my life. Did I allow myself to get so absorbed in my career that I got burnt out beyond recognition? Did I overindulge myself that I turned from being a workaholic to a lazy and challenge-averse adult? Did I allow failures and disappointments to disenchant me from living a charmed life? What I know for sure is that I need to focus on the things that make me feel excited, fulfilled, empowered and just a bit scared. Because isn't that what life should be about? Your mission in life is not to be without problems. Your mission is to get excited. Lately, I found myself dreaming again and making plans - not those will-o'-the-wisp kind but tangible dreams and g...