Two Key Questions, part 3

From Joshua Becker —

2. Did I Live with the Right Motives Today?

Effort alone is not enough to live our most meaningful lives. As Francis Chan said, “Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” 

The why, the motivations, and the desires behind our actions are equally important to consider and reflect upon.

Living with the right motives means evaluating not just what we did during the day, but why we did it and what we are spending our days in pursuit of. Were our actions driven by pride, greed, or envy? Or were they motivated by humility, love, and a desire to make a positive impact?

It’s so easy to get caught up in worldly measures of success—money, possessions, power, or fame. Keeping our motivations in check requires daily consideration.

Some motivations to consider:

Did my life align with my faith (if appropriate)?

What motivated my work today?

Did I focus on work that aligns with my values? 

Did I function and work with integrity?

Was I selfless or selfish in my actions today?