Are you a compulsive list maker? Or are any lists, if they exist at all, strictly in your head? How do you keep track of what you need to do?
Share why if you wish.
Asking — and answering — life's interesting questions
Are you a compulsive list maker? Or are any lists, if they exist at all, strictly in your head? How do you keep track of what you need to do?
Share why if you wish.
We all know people who exhibit greatness. Maybe someone you know personally, through their work, or from history. But what makes them great?
There are many ways to achieve greatness as an individual. Someone might be a leader, or an innovative scientist. It might manifest as an influential artist, or an accomplished athlete. Or even a person who does just one thing, but does it extremely well.
Is there something these individuals have in common? Is there a trait that you recognize as being great in another person? Do you try to develop that trait, or something similar, in yourself?
What is greatness?
Related questions: What is important? How do you judge yourself? Which historical figure would you like to meet? What gives a person value? What makes a good leader?
In some circles, compromise is a dirty word. Is it better to hold your position? Does it actually get you more than if you compromise? Or does compromise help you get better faster?
Share why if you wish.
It is said that making and listening to music is what separates us from other animals. Is there one style or genre of music you prefer over others?
Share why if you wish.
Human beings require hope to help motivate and guide them. Being hopeful is a necessity for good emotional and mental well-being.
However, that’s not always easy. Sometimes, it feels as though there is a constant drumbeat of bad news. From environmental disasters, to civil unrest, to political upheaval, not to mention the worldwide pandemic.
In order to carry on with our lives we need to have a ray of hope. Something that convinces us that yes, it is worthwhile to get out of bed. There are better days on the horizon.
What, specifically, do you think about, when you consider the future? What ideas make you optimistic about what tomorrow may bring? Do you see anything in the events of today that lead you to see favorable times ahead?
In short, why should we be hopeful? Give me some concrete reasons.
Related questions: What are you optimistic about? Optimistic or pessimistic? How do you cheer yourself up?