A few days from now — September 10th, to be exact — I’ll be one year closer to turning 30. As a kid, I always wondered what it was like to be an adult, how their lives changed and what their emotional and physical state were like. I’m a believer in that no two people mature and age alike, because we’re all at different points in life, regardless of what some “calendar” says.

Early on, I established a few “milestones” for myself. It was essentially a dated roadmap of things I’d accomplish by age. I later realized that the roadmap was silly and discarded it. Now, I’m left wondering if “winging it” is any better, given my drive and desire for a spontaneous and unpredictable lifestyle. I was never a fan of “order”, for I believed that it was a hindrance to the creative and open-minded types. Some people require strict structure, while others live for taking their chances and trying new things (that’s me).

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being a carefree human being. However, there should be some form of a “lifestyle document.” In this document, it would cover your desires, goals, challenges and future. It would become an all-out “truth document” for what your life should become over the next few years and decades. This is a document that any unconventional person should create.

In my own lifestyle document, there are some things that probably won’t be mentioned:

• Children
• A Wife

I’ve grown to understand that we don’t have to live our lives according to what society dictates. As a child, becoming a family man was one of several big dreams for me. Gradually, the dream faded, to a point where it’s just a little blip on my radar. Over the course of my young life, I learned a few things which opened my eyes. I also took a few detours which led me to experiences I never considered. Through these twists and turns, I was able to assemble a better understanding of life, which has always been at the forefront of my desire to learn.

Through people like Morgan Freeman and Savanah Williams (a new friend I just met over the weekend), I’m inspired by their stories of breaking traditional molds and living great lives. Freeman didn’t rise to critical fame as an actor until he hit 50. Williams is living a youthful life at 67 (and she doesn’t look a day over 50).

What does this all mean? It’s okay to worry about your future, and it’s okay to start over, too! However, I’ll be honest and admit that I’m disappointed in some areas. By now, I thought I would have discovered what I truly love, yet I’m left wondering what I should be doing. I’m not sure of my calling, but I’ve always noted life’s subtle hints:

• Public speaker
• Vagabond
• Mentor
• Crusader
• Inspirational figure

My life has long been influenced by the great achievements and wealth of several role models and mentors. I am indebted to them for their generosity and kindness over the years. They fueled my mind to think bigger, better and more creatively. They enhanced a love for figuring things out, finding solutions and thinking outside the box. Yet, I no longer see myself as another Bill Gates. I’m not inspired to achieve immense wealth any longer — Not in the monetary sense, anyway.

What I’ve learned in recent years is that life is far more rewarding than great wealth. You don’t need billions of dollars to enjoy all life has to offer. You can live (and succeed) with far less, while living an equal life that’s based on happiness, love and experiences.

So, I’m left with a few things to figure out:

1. Making the world my life and home
2. Inspiring people to denounce and rise above social issues (and constraints)
3. Creating a lifestyle that’s funded by what I truly love
4. Enhancing everyday life with meaningful solutions and causes

This is a journey. We don’t have the answers. We can only do our best to arrive at the intended goal. I don’t know what everything above means, but I do know it’s what I often think about. They are the foundation of my thoughts, frustration and desires in life. The challenge is breaking everything down, dissecting the fragments and piecing everything together. It has to make sense for me to understand, embrace and execute upon. Otherwise, I’ll chase my own tail in confusion.

I don’t know what my future holds, but I know that it’s bright. If my past is any indication, then my future is an exciting mystery. I can’t wait to ignite the fire within again. It’s faint for now, but it still burns.

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