# 28 Define Your Ideal Life *Week 5, Day 4 of [[00 The Wealthy Stoic Course]]* #source/course << [[27 Don't Inherit A Life|Back]] | [[29 The Definition of Wealth Is Your Definition|Next]] >>  ## Content Do you know what your ideal day looks like? If not, how are you ever going to make decisions or plans for ensuring that you actually get to experience them on a regular basis? It’s important to take an inventory of the most enjoyable and satisfying days of your life. What did you do? Why did you like them? Now be sure that your job, personal life, even the place you’ve chosen to live takes you towards these, not away from them. On [the Daily Stoic podcast, Cal Newport](https://dailystoic.com/cal-newport/) gave some great advice—advice that helped him carve out his Rich Life: > “Work backward from your vision of what you want your life to be like. work backward from there and say, What are the different ways to get there? What would I have to do to get there? Which of those paths do I want to take? Now you have to get after it and do the steps of that path.” ​​If you enjoy influence more than material success, then make sure you pick something that allows for that. If you’re a quiet person, then you need a lifestyle that will let you be quiet — not one that forces you to constantly not be yourself. If you thrive on attention and collaboration, then pick accordingly. If you want to live in the same place for a long time, then maybe it’s time to buy a house. If staying put isn’t what you want, then don’t waste your money. And on and on and on. --- ## Activity **What's your ideal life?** You've defined your Rich Life, now what's your ideal life? What does your lifestyle need to look like to help you achieve your Rich Life?