Comments on: 5 Signs You Are On Autopilot

By: TJ

TJ — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:23:26 +0000

I come from a family of doctors, I was brought up believing that being a doctor is pretty much the thing to be . I never felt passionate about it, I only enjoyed the status and the thrill of ’scrubbing in’ some operations in the OR. I graduated and decided to study medical anthropology, where I was introduced to a whole new dimension to the world including medicine. I am done with my degree and I am taking some time off right now to discover what I really want to be.
Got married for 2 years and was set to AUTO-PILOT trying to make ends meet as a doctor, things didn’t work out and I’m sorry to say, I’m happily divorced.
I am focusing on self-discovery and purposeful meaning in this world, my advice to everyone whether with or against exploration is never to settle for less, you are a miracle in yourself, there is no one else like you , never was and never will be, love yourself and expand on what you might add to the world.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:06:12 +0000

I can relate so much with this topic. I lived in autopilot mode many years. When I graduated high school I did so with one of the highest grades. My true passions were History and sociology and psychology, but instead I went on to study Math at one of the thoughest universities, because I let myself be convinced that my desired career choices were below my capacities. I was also afraid I would not be able to make a living if I studied something that had to do with Social Sciences. After 2 years of attending boring classes I didn’t really want to attend, I pretty much realized what you say in Point 1, I knew where my life was heading and I hated the tought of it. So I made the choice to enroll in a different university and continue my education to eventually become a certified translator. It’s been difficult but so much worth it. If anyone out there reads this, it’s worth to try. Life is too short to be stuck in something your heart is not into.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:15:28 +0000

Man, you really nailed it with this top 5 list. I’m just starting to figure a lot of this out over the last few years. Ever read The Four Hour Work Week? Eye opening.

By: ForexBoy

ForexBoy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:33:07 +0000

So this is what it means when you are under autopilot. I am not actually aware that I am on autopilot by almost everybody around me. This has given me a thought that I have to act now for my own self.

By: farouk

farouk — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:38:46 +0000

i like your articles, some people try to bury the fact that they are on autopilot in order not to face what they were escaping from, pretty dangerous

By: Live for Improvement

Live for Improvement — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:14:25 +0000

You really hit home with this article. I think that most people are on autopilot, and they don’t even realize that they have the power to improve their life.