Have you ever sat in your office looking at all the work in front of you wondering if this was really what life was supposed to be about? Now, I’m not talking about chucking everything and living the life of a starving artist on some exotic beach somewhere (wait a minute – that does sound good today!) No, really, I believe in the thought that if a man won’t work, he shouldn’t eat, but shouldn’t the work you do make you happy and allow you to make a difference in people’s lives?
I have been thinking a lot about this lately (maybe that’s why the beach sounds so good). As my thoughts have drifted from what I must have to what I want to have and how all of that mixes with my unquenchable desire to be a blessing to my world, I have come to several conclusions that I would like to share:
- I want to live my life for something other than things. If all life is about is the collecting of things, then there are way better ways of doing that than honest, ethical, integrity filled work (most of then are illegal however).
- My business is not my life. It is merely a means to an end and while I should have a passion for what I do, I don’t create identity by my business.
- My business needs to work around my life, not the other way round. Enough said!
- My business should serve the greater good of my team, my clients, and my world. My greatest joy in business should be “raving fans” who join me in business and in positive life goals.
- I need to stop listening to people who only want “in my pocket.” I respect people who have gone before me and met the challenges of the business world, but I don’t want to pay them for everything they know. I am going to give more away than I ever charge for, not because I should but because I want to.
I would love to work with and around a whole “Tribe” (thanks Seth for the word) of like-minded people. It would make life way more exciting and much simpler. If you are like me and would like to know more or know someone like who might like to know more, I would love to talk.
Then, one day soon, maybe we can all be on that beach, enjoying the sun, the sand, and the surf while working hard to make our worlds better and our lives more meaningful.
As always, your comments are appreciated!
Talk more later ….
