Do you want to live a fascinating life? A life that is full of adventure, joy, and meaning? A life that makes you excited to wake up every morning and curious to explore the world?

If you answered yes, then you’re in the right place. In this blog post, I’ll share with you four ways to create a fascinating life that will make you happy and fulfilled.

But first, let’s define what fascinating means. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, fascinating means “extremely interesting or charming”. So, a fascinating life is one where your curiosity for life and your positive uplifting attitude makes you joyful and often magnetic to the people on the same journey as you.

I bet you are wondering how you create that kind of life right….? No worries, here are four ways to try today:

1. Follow your passion

I believe we all came on this earth with gifts and talents to share with the world to make it a better place.  You can call that gift our ‘passion’, and following it is one of the best ways to create a fascinating life.

Your passion could be anything, from baking cakes to blasting rockets into space. When we use that gift, we feel alive, energised, and motivated. We often do it without having to be prompted, and when we do not, we feel miserable and confused inside.

Passion gives you a sense of purpose and direction and makes us unique and authentic.   Check out my follow your passion playlist on YouTube, where I interviewed fascinating guests like Kinnard Blanche, Alethea Jones, Keisha Rodgriez and Anita Felix, all millennials who followed their passions to create satisfying careers. 

So, find out what you’re passionate about and pursue it. Whether it’s art, music, sports, travel, or anything else, do what you love and love what you do. 

Don’t let fear, doubt, or other people’s opinions stop you from following your dreams. You have one life to live, so make it count.

2. Learn new things

The more you know, the more you grow.

As growth-oriented individuals, we can create a fascinating life by learning new things. 

Learning new things expands our minds, improves our skills, and enriches our experiences in all areas of life. We become better for ourselves and others because as we learn more, we can meaningfully contribute to conversations, projects, and activities that are important to our loved ones and communities.

Life can be fickle, so learning new things also helps us be more resilient, as learning keeps us curious, open-minded, and adaptable.

So, challenge yourself to learn something new every day. It can be learning to paint, speaking a new language or taking on a degree; whatever it is, try it. 

If the cost or time makes you hesitate, there are many free, time-efficient options, like audiobooks, podcasts, online courses, local classes or mentors. 

3. Be Satisfied

Have you ever known someone who seemed to have it all: a great job, house, perfect spouse, exceptional children, multiple vehicles, and still… they got jealous whenever they saw other people with nice things?

Right? Like, what the hell! 

The secret sauce is satisfaction.  A fascinating life means being able to pause and be satisfied with what you have right now.  

This platform is all about growth-oriented individuals, but – without Satisfaction, we’d never be able to enjoy our achievements.

To create a fascinating life, we must realise that even though there are mountains to climb, it’s important to pause to be thankful and satisfied with where you are and how far you have come.

Satisfaction is infinitely more motivational than thinking about all the things you have not gotten yet.  As we stay curious about what we will manifest, let’s take the time to appreciate what we have right now.

4. Connect with others

Another way to create a fascinating life is to connect with others. 

Connecting with others means building meaningful relationships with people who share your values, interests, and goals. It also means being kind, generous, and compassionate to people you meet while honouring your personal boundaries.

So, seek people who inspire, support, and challenge you. Join communities that align with your passion, hobbies, or causes. 

Volunteer for organizations that make a positive impact in the world. The more you connect with others, the more you will enjoy that feeling of belonging we all need.  

Toastmasters International is a personal development group that helps its members build confidence and become better leaders. I’ve been a member for about three years now and can attest to its value. You learn, network, and build self-confidence in a highly supportive environment.

This year, I am volunteering to serve as the vice president for education and help members keep track of their educational goals. I’m excited to see how doing so will help others achieve while helping me grow as a coach.

These are four ways I’ve found to create a fascinating life that will make you happy and fulfilled. 

Of course, there are many more ways to live a fascinating life, and I’d love to hear from you.

What are some of the ways that you create a fascinating life? How do you make your life interesting and charming? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

If you want more tips and inspiration on how to create a fascinating life before turning 40 (or after), check out the 5 Years to 40 podcasts. It features stories and insights from people who are living their best lives in their 30s and beyond.

You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from others creating fascinating lives for themselves and others.

Thank you for reading this blog post; I hope it inspired you to create a fascinating life. Remember: life is too short to be boring. Make it fascinating instead.