Yo, so like, a while back when I was trippin’ about what I wanted to do with my life, my dad was all like, “Hey, make a list of the things that make you happy, man.”

Then he told me to split the list into two parts, ya know?

The first part is all about the stuff that makes you feel good right away. Like, drinking hot chocolate when it’s cold outside, hitting the snooze button to sleep in a little longer, or watching a bunch of episodes of your favorite show.

The second part is about the happiness that takes a while to show up but lasts a long time. Like, being healthy, getting really good at hard things, and having better relationships with the people you care about.

Some of the stuff in the first part might not always go with the stuff in the second part. Like, if you drink too much hot chocolate, it might not be good for your health.

But there might be a few things on your list that fit into both parts. The best painters in the world love painting in the moment and also love working towards being an amazing artist. The best gymnasts love being on the mat just as much as they love getting better at their routines.

Circle those things, the ones that make you happy now and in the long run.

Those are the things you can do for your whole life and never feel like you’re working, you know what I’m saying?