What Would Blackbeard Say

about Identify Desires

& Set Goals, Rule 1?

Arrr, me hearty adventurers! If ye be lookin' to chart a course for yer desires and set sail for the treasures of life, listen well to these words of wisdom.

Look into the depths of yer own heart, ye landlubbers! Take the time to understand what truly sets yer soul ablaze with passion and purpose. Whether it be the thrill of the open sea, the pursuit of knowledge, or the love of a fair maiden, identify what it is that ye truly want from this life.

Seek out wise souls who can help ye plot a course and forge a plan to reach yer goals. Let yer vision stretch far into the horizon, but take action this very moment with a fire in yer belly. Learn from the past, but fix yer gaze firmly on the horizon ahead.

The first thing any good mariner does before hoistin' sail and leaving harbor, is to decide where he be wantin' to go, and why. Ye have to have a goal in mind, whether it be a literal sailin' excursion, or just plannin' on what ye want to do with yer life. If ye just let the winds of life carry ye where they will, yer life will end up in shipwreck on a rocky shore, same as a ship without a destination.

Arrr, me hearties! Listen up, for Blackbeard be unveilin' some truths that'll shake the very timbers of yer understanding:

Unfortunately, the vast majority o' learnin' dens be only spewin' advice about pickin' a 'job' or a career path. Long ago, the fat cats o' the world schemed to establish public learnin' dens to shape the minds o' the masses, or as they see 'em, their minions. Their aim? To churn out workers for their enterprises or fodder for their fleets.

These 'Elites', as they fancy themselves, hold sway over governments and the grandest companies across the globe. They be harborin' no desires for challengers; they simply want their minions to toil away, fillin' their coffers while they sit high and mighty. Ye've likely never been told that ye've got options beyond servin' their whims.

Let me be clear as the Caribbean sea: there be no shame in choosin' these paths if they be what ye truly desire. But the trouble lies in the lack of alternatives presented to ye.

Choice one, get a job.
Choice one, get a job.
Choice two, be a soldier.
Choice two, be a soldier.

Avast, me hearties! In the real world, ye can hoist the Jolly Roger work for yerself, chart yer own course! Choose to be the master of yer own fate, a captain of yer own ship! Cast off the chains of wage servitude and seize the helm of entrepreneurship!

The first step be settin' sail for yer desires. Be it freedom from debt's clutches, a bounty of riches flowin' in without the crack of dawn's call, or the liberty to roam the seas at will, ye must plot yer course with care.

Take parchment in hand and ink the dreams that dance in yer mind – the adventures ye long to embark upon, the ports ye yearn to plunder, the treasures ye seek to claim. Spare no detail, me hearties, for it be the map to yer destiny.

Dream car.
Dream car.
Dream cycle.
Dream cycle.
Dream boat.
Dream boat.
Dream jet.
Dream jet.

Avast, me hearties! Let's weigh anchor and delve deeper into our pirate dreams! First, make a tally of the treasures ye be yearnin' for – from grand mansions to cozy shacks, sleek ships to sturdy boats, luxurious jewelry to simple trinkets. Spare not a detail, for every bounty be a gem on yer treasure map.

Next, unfurl the sails of yer soul and chart the course of the person ye aspire to be. If yer compass points towards treachery and villainy, ye be in the wrong tavern! Blackbeard be steerin' a ship towards a brighter horizon, seekin' to aid those who yearn to raise the black flag of improvement.

Perhaps ye'd scrawl on yer list: "I aim to be a soul of honor, whose word be as good as gold. I'll sail the seas with honesty and dignity, winnin' the respect of all who cross me path." Write down any traits ye spy in others that ye long to make yer own – for every pirate seeks to be the captain of his own destiny.

Avast, me hearties! Fer now, let yer mind roam free as a maraudin' ship on the open sea. We'll chart the course to makin' these dreams a reality as we journey forth.

Once ye've glimpsed the treasures ye yearn for – be they gleamin' gold or far-off shores – plot a course and set sail with a goal in sight. Arrr! But don't be thinkin' ye'll be snatching 'em all up tomorrow, or even in the span of a single year! If that be yer reckonin', ye best be walkin' the plank, for ye be wastin' me precious time.

Success be a voyage, me hearties, a steady tide progressively bringin' yer worthwhile dreams closer to shore. But before we heave ho and cast off, let Blackbeard make this clear as the moonlit night: Ye all be wantin' to HAVE and DO, but scarce few be willin' to BECOME. Afore ye can lay claim to yer treasures, ye must first become the swashbuckler capable of chartin' the course to success and doing the things necessary to achieve success. It be in the becomin' that the true plunder lies, me hearties.

Plot yer course like a seasoned navigator, me hearties! Once ye've discovered what ye desire, set sail for it with a clear plan in mind. Break down yer goals into manageable steps, like plot points on a map, and chart a course that leads ye ever closer to yer dreams.

Keep yer compass pointed true north, ye steadfast sailors! Stay focused on yer goals and let not the distractions of the world veer ye off course. There be storms and sirens aplenty, but if ye keep yer eyes on the prize, ye'll weather the roughest seas and reach yer destination in the end.

Set anchor and reassess yer bearings, ye wise navigators! As ye journey through life, take the time to periodically pause and reflect on yer progress. Are ye still headed in the right direction? Are there any new opportunities or challenges on the horizon? Adjust yer sails as needed and keep yer course true.

Share yer map with trusted allies, me hearty companions! Don't be afraid to seek guidance and support from those who've sailed these waters before ye. They may offer valuable insights and wisdom to help ye navigate the treacherous waters of life.

If ye come aboard Blackbeard World and stick with meself for a period of time, I be walkin' ye through the process of change, one day at a time, one accomplishment at a time, until ye be the Captain of yer own ship, The Master of yer own fate.

Remember these words, me hearties, and ye'll be well on yer way to hoisting the flag of success and claimin' the treasures of yer dreams! Onward, to adventure!

Sail your own ship, chart your own course.
Sail your own ship, chart your own course.