Becoming aware of what's important

- Aristotle said that the ultimate … value of life depends upon awareness … and the power of contemplation … rather than upon mere survival. … What that means is you need to become aware … of what's important to you … so that you can live a life of value and purpose. … Awareness and focus are two essential elements needed … to be productive and take your life to the next level. … To improve focus, … you must also maintain a high level of awareness … and this often doesn't come naturally. … Honestly, this is an area that all of us can improve on. … Here are a couple of ways you can heighten your awareness … so that you can discover what's important to you. … Number one, slow down. … If you're having trouble figuring out what you need … in order to get the right stuff done, … then the first thing you need to do is slow down. … Only by slowing down can you really have the time … to think clearly about what matters over the long haul … instead of simply doing for the sake of doing. … The thing that will help you keep …