To make my own improvements in this area, I would really need to train myself to be less critical, to step away from jumping to conclusions based on initial impressions, and to observe other possible options. Patience. The question in the end is, what is important? Then, I can focus and plan for the better. Seeing what I want to accomplish, setting goals and how I could reach it, will give more meaning and purpose for my life. The following TED talk by Isaiah Hankel, gives amazing examples of how we can attain this type of important mindset.
That's what I need to do more of to achieve a colourful visual with more patience with myself and others. I need to make time to close my eyes and think about what I want for the future and then plan it out regularly. Returning to the same vision and modifying the plans if needed. Success is only what you make of it and the amount of committed time and effort. In this manner, my friends and family could learn to do so by my example, and I could encourage them to participate with me, the same way my elementary teacher had encouraged me.