The Man I Want To Be Tabs

Alright, picture this: You're at a party, and someone asks, "So, what do you do?" You could launch into your resume, or you could say, "I'm a work-in-progress, trying to be the best version of me, you know?" That's what this is about - the 'Man I Want To Be' tabs, the settings we're constantly adjusting in our personal operating system.

Tabs We're All Familiar With

Think of it like your browser. You've got tabs open for 'Work', 'Family', 'Hobbies', right? But what about 'Patience', 'Kindness', 'Growth'? Those are the 'Man I Want To Be' tabs. They're not always open, and they're not always at the forefront, but they're there, and we're constantly switching to them, trying to keep them active.

For instance, there's 'Punctuality'. Now, I'm not saying I'm the human equivalent of a Swiss clock, but I'm working on it. I mean, have you ever been that guy who's always running late, then suddenly, you're the one waiting? It's a strange feeling, like you've entered a parallel universe where time moves slower for everyone else. So, I'm keeping that tab open, trying to make 'On Time' my default setting.

Tabs We're Not So Keen On

Then there's 'Public Speaking'. Oh boy, that's a tab I'd love to close, but life keeps minimizing it, then maximizing it again. "You'll have to give a presentation at work next week," it says. "Great," I reply, "because what this world really needs is a sweaty, stammering mess trying to explain project timelines." But I'm working on it. I'm opening that tab, even if it's just a crack, and I'm peeking through, trying to get comfortable with the discomfort.

And let's not forget 'Finances'. Now, I'm not talking about the 'I can't afford this fancy coffee' tab. No, I'm talking about the 'Retirement' tab. The one that's always minimized, because who wants to think about getting old? But it's there, and it's important, and I'm trying to keep it open, even if it's just to move some money around and hope for the best.

Tabs We Should Open More Often

Now, there are tabs we should open more often. 'Gratitude', for instance. It's like the 'Incognito' tab of our lives - we know it's there, but we don't use it enough. We should be opening it daily, appreciating the little things, the big things, everything in between. It's not about being happy all the time, it's about being content, even when things are tough.

Chris Young - The Man I Want To Be (Lyrics) - YouTube

'Learning' is another one. We're always closing that tab, aren't we? We get busy, we get tired, we tell ourselves we'll learn that new skill, read that new book, later. But later never comes. So, let's keep that tab open. Let's make learning a part of our daily routine, because that's how we grow, that's how we become the 'Man We Want To Be'.

Closing Thoughts

So, the next time someone asks what you do, don't just talk about your job, your hobbies, your family. Talk about the 'Man You Want To Be'. Talk about the tabs you're trying to keep open, the ones you're trying to close, the ones you're trying to open more often. Because that's what life is - a constant state of becoming. And that's okay. That's more than okay. That's what makes us human.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some tabs to attend to. Until next time, folks!