Is It Even Worth It?

In the beginning, the question may be “Is it worth doing anything at all?” For the very young, life can seem a little daunting and there is a constant barrage of new and scary experiences coming their way. And then there is the question of whether or not they should even wake up in the morning. Maybe the sun is too bright or maybe they had a terrible nightmare. At this stage, any little thing could make or break their day.

“You know why divorces are so expensive? They’re worth it.”-Willie Nelson

As we grow older, the scope of “Is this worth it?” begins to broaden, with more options and responsibilities at our disposal. If we aren’t spending our time carefully, the little things that mattered before can turn into something we can’t afford to care about anymore. It doesn’t even have to be anything that’s actively damaging our growth. Sometimes it’s better to just take your time and savour the little things. It’s better to learn to appreciate the here and now, because life is a journey and not a destination. Once you see things that way, you’ll see that it’s definitely worth it.

The major reason we question things like “Is it worth doing this?” is our natural fear of later regretting our decisions. This is why so many try to weigh every action meticulously; we don’t want to make the wrong call and end up with a future we don’t like. However, we don’t know what the future holds. What seems detrimental today may be a valuable lesson down the line, or vice versa. There are also more reasons than ever to make the right call, as our fast-paced and attentive world has little room for error. Anyone who falls behind in the race feels like a failure.

Do not worry about how much you can get done or what other people do and worry about how much you are improving and how much you have accomplished in relation to where you started. The best way to achieve success and not regret past decisions is to ignore outside factors and go with what you think is right. Try your best not to let your emotions control your decisions. It can also be useful to take the decision that is most important right now.

In life, the question, “Is this even worth it?” will pop up from time to time. These questions usually come up in business, education or relationship scenarios,etc.

In business, companies want to increase their profits and stay in business. The company must be running smoothly and up-to-date for this to happen. One wrong move could result in a lot of lost money and customers. Therefore, every decision must be weighed carefully. This can lead to many questions. For example: Will this meeting end well? Will the new hires actually get the work done? If the board members approve this, will the shareholders respect it? The decision-makers will want to avoid anything that might negatively impact the business. 

“I’m thankful because all the hard work and sacrifices were worth it in the end.”-WizKid

Questions in relationships are somewhat similar. They usually involve commitment to someone. The committed party might think about whether they should stick with their partner or if they should choose someone else. They might also wonder whether their current relationship is worth all the work and potential pain. Will they be with someone who appreciates them? Or will they be with someone who eventually ghosts them? Such thoughts lead to constant introspection in hopes of finding the “right” choice. 

“I’m the kind of person who needs to feel like everything happens for a reason. When you date a guy and it goes badly, that’s horrible. But if you can write a song about it, then it was worth it.-“Taylor Swift 

Education can be particularly tough because it comes with a pressure cooker like atmosphere; competition is fierce and everyone wants to succeed. However, opportunities can be very scarce in today’s world and a lot of people are vying for them. So the question then becomes, “Is all this education going to be worth it for me?”

The other thing is to choose a field that you’re actually interested in. That would seem like an easy thing to do, but it’s all too easy to succumb to outside pressure and choose an unrelated field just to feel like you’re “on the right track.” Plus, it’s pretty normal to wonder if your abilities are up to snuff, and how well you compare to your peers.

“Just because it’s bad doesn’t mean it’s not worth it.”-Caeleb Dressel 

I hope this makes sense.

Focus on your efforts and not the results. Choose the path less traveled and remember that every decision, good or bad, was made in good faith and with the best knowledge we had at the time. We can only learn from our mistakes and move on. Don’t dwell on those decisions of the past, but focus on the work that you can do today.

That’s been one of my mantras – focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.-Steve Jobs

“If you’re not really having a good time, it’s not worth it.”-Kyle Chandler