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For Sane Living and Success, You Actually Ought to Give These Two Axioms a Try

Two axioms I’ve tested will give you a sense of purpose and keep your head on straight

I’ve lived long enough to have picked up a few gems. They’re axioms, which are principles to direct my life. You might not be familiar with the word, axiom. Simple meaning is, a short script of a concept a person values.

I’m a thinker, so I write

Sometimes I overthink. But at times, my thinking produces good stuff. These are the times I relish when I hit a truth, giving me insights needed to keep productive.

Years ago, as I thought about my life’s purpose, I wrote two axioms. At the time, I thought these two hypotheses, (Axioms or concepts), were personal to me. Later I’ve discovered the value of sharing these axioms with others.

I’m going to stick with the word, Axiom, it has a certain ring to it; besides I can’t spell, Hypotheses. I had to look for the spelling. Don’t laugh, most people can’t spell hypotheses either, right?

So, what are the two axioms?

I discovered the first one as I invested in the stock market. At the bottom of every prospectus are these words.

“Past performance does not guarantee future profits.”

If this is true about money, then it’s true about people.

We can put people in a box, surmising, if they robbed stores in the past, they’d continue doing it in the future. But, scores of past thieves are no longer robbing stores.

Now, these former robbers live productive lives building a better society. So, a crook does not always have to be a crook.

A burglar can unhook from their past and become an honourable person.

So, I wrote these words on the pages of my journal.

“The past is not a prophet, at best; it is only a teacher.” Richard Armstrong

Since writing those words, I no longer allow my past to order my present or future. Yes, I acknowledge my history has woven the tapestry of my life, but it is only my teacher, not a prophet.

Second axiom

Since I don’t have to repeat my past, I’m obligated to make better choices.

I wrote in my journal these words. Choices made makes us. But I wasn’t satisfied. I knew there was more to make my axiom work. What could I add? Many of us choose to do something but never do it. Isn’t that the truth? I need to choose, but nothing happens until I put action to carry out my intention. That’s it; _ action _taken gets it done.

I completed my axiom writing these words

“Choices Made, Action Taken, Makes Us” Richard Armstrong

These six words have become the hallmark of my life. So, I do not make a choice which I would not take the corresponding action to complete. Now I want to be honest here. Do I always follow through on my choice? No, I do not.

However, this axiom provides a throttle to my run through life. My axiom has kept me sane. I no longer power through roadblocks and jump over the guardrails of life. My life is more stable now. Oh, happy day!

Do either of my two axioms resonate with you? Which one pumps your brakes? Why?

Have you ever written an axiom to guide your life? Would you like to share your axiom in the comment section. We all could use some help to navigate the hills and valleys. Let us know what you have.

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