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Finding joy in
the journey
is one of the
ultimate
lessons in life.
- S anaa L athan
really excited about it. And I start shooting
that in about a month. It’s not about issues, it’s
about the story and if there can be a message in
that story, then great.
MADE: We live in a time where everyone wants
success overnight, but you’ve shown us through
your career that steady really does win the race.
What advice would you give to our readers about
moving at your own pace and coming up with
your own definition of success?
SL: That’s a great question. I really look at
every life as a snowflake. Just like every person
is a snowflake. Every person is different and
every life path is different. One of the things
that I learned is that you cannot compare
yourself to another human being. You have
to run your own race. Comparing yourself to
others will only bring you unhappiness. Finding
joy in the moment and finding joy in the
journey is one of the ultimate lessons in life.
Even when you arrive to whatever you think
you want, then you’re there and it’s over. And
then you have to have another goal, so you
might as well be happy along the way because
whatever you think is going to make you happy
once you get there, then once you have it,
you’ll be happy for like five minutes. My belief
is really living life fully while you’re chasing
your dreams. Surround yourself with friends
and family, do fun things, take care of yourself
and at the same time chase those dreams. The
joy will come if you really just have fun in the
now. I’m a big believer of just being in the
moment. And the more I do that, the happier
I feel.
Check out Sanaa Lathan in her upcoming film,
American Assassin, in theaters September 15.
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