A man needs agency. A man needs a goal. A man needs something grand to work towards.
It will be different for each man. It might be to retire at an early age. It might be to create some new technology that will benefit mankind. It might be to create and raise a loving family.
One thing that each man will have in common is that this goal will be difficult. Everyone will suffer to achieve this goal. And it will hurt. There will be times when you will feel completely alone and out of options. But are you really alone?
Today's motivation comes from Assassin's Creed 2. The most moving part of this game is when Ezio is going to take vengeance for his family's death. Before having to fight numerous armed guards, he unexpectedly sees his allies fight along side him. Unfortunately, Borgia escapes before Ezio delivers the finishing sword strike. His first instinct is to chase Borgia down but then his allies convince him otherwise.
Everyone was waiting for the prophet to arrive, except for Ezio. Ezio just wanted to kill the Spaniard. He didn't care about a prophet and besides, the prophet never showed up. And then the most moving line is spoken.
"No....? But you did."
The people that took Ezio in, cared for him, housed him, and trained him to become an assassin were all there. Over the course of several years, they were always there to help Ezio. And he was the prophet they were waiting for.
Whatever your goals may be, realize that there might be other people assisting you and helping you to move forward. You might not be as alone as you think you are. Give these people a call if needed.
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