tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29196779.post6062209651959111553..comments2024-01-03T06:52:57.387-05:00Comments on Pappillon: IF YOU HAVE NO MAJOR PURPOSE, YOU ARE DRIFTING TOWARD CERTAIN FAILUREJMPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346798683078093966noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29196779.post-64152890921446976402009-11-30T14:31:52.960-05:002009-11-30T14:31:52.960-05:00Burt, your perspective is an important one. Happin...Burt, your perspective is an important one. Happiness does not necessarily rely on the achievement of a major goal upon which one was focused for an extended period. For example, one might have few goals - if any - at the professional level (other than to keep one's job and benefits), and derive little satisfaction or deep joy from work, but find total fulfillment through unscripted family life. <br /><br />But I wonder if the folks you mention, who seem to be drifting (I assume you mean w/ respect to professional success) but "have lots of fun" - actually don't have detailed leisure or family time "goals" that might exist only on the subconscious level.JMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346798683078093966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29196779.post-28728175221898634552009-11-30T12:30:36.458-05:002009-11-30T12:30:36.458-05:00I dunno man. I've been pretty Type A about my...I dunno man. I've been pretty Type A about my goals for the majority of my life, but I've noticed that there are lots of people out there who aren't the most goal oriented and who seem to have lots of fun.<br /><br />Just sayin'...<br /><br />Thanks,<br />burtBurt Friggin' Hoovishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273797531067256254noreply@blogger.com