From the time we are young, our lives are pretty unpredictable. We want the toy that a friend has but our parents can’t afford it. When we are in college, our pocket money isn’t enough to cover our expenses. When we start getting paid, our salaries are so low that we have to move to a completely different city. We split the rent bill with a roommate for a subpar apartment that you don’t even like.
Then, all of a sudden, the day comes when you start receiving the handsome salary you’ve always wanted, and you realize that you need the priciest phone, the car of your dreams, or the home of your dreams to appear successful to those around you. Eventually, you get the things you’ve always wanted. But soon you realize that despite having all the material possessions you wanted, you are still unhappy with your life because they did nothing to make it better. In fact, you needed more stuff the more money you earned.Because it was never enough and never will be enough, you couldn’t be satisfied even with a promotion or pay raise.
The truth is that we are all involved in a rat race, and the problem with this race is that there is no end in sight. And because there is no end, you don’t even notice that no one is waiting for you with a gold medal at the other end. The cycle of consumption simply never ends, and the longer you engage in it, the more natural it becomes. You gradually begin to forget that things weren’t always this way.
Now comes the million dollar question. How Do I Get Off the Wheel?
Being aware of the rat race is the first step in escaping it. It’s simple to convince yourself that having a large mortgage and a high car payment will make you happy when you’re just trying to keep up, but it’s more crucial to understand that your stressors are entirely self-inflicted.
The good news is that since you managed to get yourself on the wheel, you can now remove yourself from it.
Consider altering your workweek.
The 9-to-6 grind is the only way to succeed in the rat race, but it’s not the most effective way to save money. Consider allocating at least 15% of your time to activities that improve your quality of life and 40% of your time to developing new platforms (instead of maintaining existing ones) rather than concentrating on how to achieve immediate results.
What if, on the other hand, you worked on a fresh long-term project on Tuesday and Thursday while completing your daily priorities on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday? How about taking a few days off? I know it sounds crazy, but switching up your routine can help you stop driving.
Pay yourself a little attention.
A rat who has been spinning the wheel for a while will tell you that although his income is ten times higher now than it was previously, his standard of living has not increased. His income disappears more quickly the harder he works and the more he spends. You must pay yourself first and put some money away to build up for the future if you want to break free from this vicious cycle.
Strictly adhere to this (only purchase items that improve your quality of life).
We are frequently drawn into the rat race by our culture of consumption. We are taught from a young age that the ideal Indian dream consists of a four-bedroom bungalow with a lovely garden, but did you actually buy a home or did you simply find work as a maid or gardener?
Your possessions start to control you at a certain point. Make sure that whatever you spend your money on improves your quality of life.
Last but not the least (Lead by example).
For the first time in a long time, you may look around and discover that there aren’t many people nearby. Your energy may have even been depleted by the rat race.
You must first show proof of the idea in your own life before you can assist others in escaping the rat race. Try allowing them to work on their passion projects during the week and encouraging them to make an investment in themselves. After all, you worked so hard to get off the wheel yourself; you don’t want a bunch of people running on it for you!You’ll be able to move freely and take in your surroundings without getting dizzy once you’ve left the rat race.
(Keep in mind that life is about the journey rather than the final destination and that you don’t want to spend it running in circles)
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