2 Systems For Achieving Your Goals, Law of Attraction vs Mental Grit

When thinking about achieving your goals, which one of these systems speaks to you most? Which one do you think will actually work the best? Are you currently using any of these systems or steps?

There are a couple of schools of thought on the issue of goal setting and attainment. At the core, one school of thought would say that we are the most happy and excited about life when we are actively pursuing what makes us feel alive. While on the other hand, many believe that true happiness is when we are pursuing nothing, and at peace with what we have.

What do you think?

Similarly, one school of thought says that in order to achieve anything, you must go with the flow of life and keep your eyes on the prize. While another school of thought says you create the flow of your life, and your flow is determined by your focus, enthusiasm and commitment.
What do you see?

While creating a meaningful and exciting life for ourselves, our family and for others; do we go with the flow of life? Or do we take a more active measure in creating it? Or, do we find a way to do both?