"Et nous avons besoin de choses dans la vie qui sont excitantes et inspirantes. Ça ne peut pas être juste à propos de résoudre un horrible problème. Il doit y avoir des raisons de se lever le matin."

Life isn't just about tackling problems. Sure, we need to solve issues and handle challenges, but that's not enough to keep us going. We need excitement and inspiration. Imagine waking up every day just to fix one problem after another. It'd be downright exhausting, right? The spark in life comes from those things that make our hearts race and our minds dream. We all need something that pulls us out of bed in the morning, something that makes us feel alive and eager to face the day.

Think about the times we live in. This idea is especially relevant now, maybe more than ever. The world is full of problems—economic crises, environmental issues, social injustices, you name it. But if all we ever did was focus on these problems, we'd burn out. We need those moments of joy and inspiration to keep us balanced and motivated. We need reasons to smile.

Take Elon Musk, for example. Love him or hate him, his journey is a perfect illustration of this concept. Musk tackles enormous problems—climate change with Tesla, space exploration with SpaceX. But he doesn't just fixate on the problems. He's fueled by a vision that's exciting and inspiring. Flying people to Mars, creating a sustainable future on Earth—these are dreams that make you want to jump out of bed and get to work. It's not just about solving the problems; it's about creating a future that you can't wait to see.

So, how do you apply this wisdom to your own life? First off, find your passion. It sounds cliché, but it's true. What makes you excited? Is it painting, writing, coding, gardening? Whatever it is, make time for it. Even if it's just a few minutes a day, it's worth it. Those moments of joy can fuel you through the tough times.

Another piece of advice: set goals that excite you. Not just practical ones, like paying off debt or losing weight—though those are important too—but goals that genuinely make you happy. Maybe it's traveling to a place you've always wanted to visit, or learning to play an instrument. Having something to look forward to can make all the difference.

Picture this: You wake up, the sun is peeking through your blinds, and you stretch. You've got a full day ahead of you. Sure, there are problems to deal with—a work deadline, a bill to pay, maybe even a difficult conversation you've been putting off. But there's also that art class you've signed up for. Or that evening walk you take with your dog. Or the book you're writing, just for fun. These are the things that add color to your life. They're the reasons you get up in the morning with a smile, instead of a groan.

It’s like that one summer when I took up paddleboarding. My job was stressful, my apartment was a mess, and my car kept breaking down. But every Saturday morning, I had my paddleboarding session to look forward to. It was hard work, sure, but it was also exhilarating. Gliding over the water, feeling the sun on my face, I felt more alive in those moments than I did the rest of the week. It gave me something to look forward to, a reason to get up and push through the mundane stuff.

So, if you're feeling bogged down by life's problems, take a step back. Find something that excites you, that inspires you. Give yourself those reasons to get up in the morning. Life's too short to spend it just solving problems. Find your spark, and let it light up your days.