The dreams and goals survey

1. Are you talented?
Honestly? Yes – to some extent at least, but I often have doubts about it and what it’s enough for. No way I want to be mediocre. Discipline, self-confidence and will-power – that’s what I need, and to get rid of fears. Everything else comes from the outside, thus can only lead to temporary results.

2. Do you like to be the centre of attention?
Yes, but it is not the thing that defines my decisions and attitude in general.

3. Would you prefer to be rich or famous?
Well, the reason why I want to do certain things in life is not because I want to achieve fame or money in the first place, but simply because I instinctly know somewhere deep inside that I was born to do those things. Therefore the only way to reach a peace of mind is to get over obstacles and *do* what I have to do. These things are not necessarily profession-related, but if they are, and money and fame is included, I won’t protest.

4. Family or carreer?
Both, but family should come first. However, I don’t think anybody can function well in a relationship-family setting if their individual dreams and goals are not being realized. Everything has its place and time in life, better to focus on what you need to do next, or else you destroy the other important aspect of your life.

5. Are you afraid of yourself?
Sometimes.

6. What’s something you always need to motivate yourself?
Inspiration and positive feedback. Being useful, producing value.

7. How would you describe your work attitude/qualities?
I’m kind of a perfectionist, cannot sleep if work is not done, I need flexible working hours, I can cope well with pressure, I like to work all alone but can function in a group too, and I always postpone everything so deadlines are my best friends and worst enemies at the same time :D… I know I still have a LOOOOT to learn and try and do, and it sometimes frustrates me, but I’m a lifetime-learner, nevertheless. ps.: Work in my interpretation is not the 9 to 17 kinda ratrace, that’s not quite my cup of tea. :D

8. What are you the worst at?
Self-managment, taking the first step, being pushy and insisting on what I want. Ah, and IF I’m not interested, then I really don’t give a damn…

9. Do you have anything in stock you still want to achieve?
Oh sure, I’m not even quarter way on the journey… I have lived up to like 2% of my abilities and needs :P.

10. What’s something you are satisfied with, when it comes to work?
Hmm, nothing, ever :D. Well, okay, there are smaller projects I’m done with and say “okay, this was good now”, but then I realize how much I still have to learn, grow, develop and do, do, do… and then I feel small.

+1. Are you optimistic about the future?
It’s strange, but somehow I am. Dunno why, but I really am – even in the worst phases when it really seems hopeless.

Merry Christmas!