Money doesn’t bring happiness…doing what you love and enjoy does. Sometimes it just takes a while to figure that out. I think people often get discouraged when ‘figuring it out’ doesn’t come easy, thus the focus turns to money–which should make everyone happy, right?

No matter what I’m doing, I try to make a difference with those I come into contact with. I truly find happiness in going above and beyond to help others. I hope all of you are ‘figuring it out’ and are happy in what you do!

I think Guru has it right — figure out at the core, who you are and what you’re about. Then, whether you are digging ditches in the swealtering heat or making 3 point shots in front of a screaming crowd — life is good.

Should you leave a legacy — heck yes. But that doesn’t have to be tied to the title on your business card.

Should you live with passion — heck yes. But that doesn’t mean the world has to envy (or even understand) your career choice.

Should you with with your values in constant sight — heck yes. But, that’s not a 9-5 deal.

If you have a dream job, should you chase it? You bet. But for some people, their life’s obligations demand they chase it while still holding onto the status quo. Others can set off, without a care in the world, and chase it down.

I think there is a fallacy worth calling out in this conversation. ANY job is still work. There are still days, no matter how much you love your career or the results of it, that you’d rather stay in bed or call in well. That’ human nature.

So why not find out what your passion is and make sure you weave it into your being, not your career?

Best,

Drew

For instance, if you love baseball, but can’t play professionally, maybe you can be involved in coaching, announcing games, back office stuff, training, sports medicine or even baseball card trading. If it’s not the exact thing, it can be something peripheral. You may not make a million bucks at it, but you can most likely make a living.

On the other hand, I know from long experience that if you spend your life chasing the buck, doing what other people expect you to do to make a living or a career, you’re in for a hard time. You definitely have to work hard to get anything you really want, but make it something you do actually want.

Working just for pay checks no matter what the obligations are will put u in a SAD never ending loop, take a break, seek advice from trusted friends and most Imp thing Take RISK (this does not apply to Gamling, as Gambling is not a risk its sucide)

Does this mean that to some degree we all have a little sense of selfishness? Yes and no. Yes, because who wouldn’t want to indulge in little selfishness for them selves. BUT, it is when these selfish choices/actions involve/affect other people that are unbeknown to this one sided investment, that this temporary expectation of “free” is degraded.

It is important to surround yourself with people that are genuinely and sincerely interested in each other, a mutual investment. You know, making every difference make a difference…I like sharing, but in life there are those that you can only try to reach and then you have to accept that they are ok with their situation…

For example:

I met a person in my past that was extremely passionate about people and learning about them and their surroundings. They had great drive, great confidence, and great ability to make things happen. I always found this person interesting because of their perspectives and principles on and about life. But as life does, there were some situations that tested their ability to be honest, happy, and fulfilled. I the Guru, gave advice, gave support, and even gave a shoulder to cry on. You would think they would have understood the value of what presented itself to them? No, this viscous cycle continued well on into other aspects of their life, seeping into the things that made them tick as that once honest, happy, and fulfilled person I highly respected. It was not that I didn’t respect them for who they were, but more for what they became. And to think that this person continues this cycle with the people, places, and things they so call love…

Arigato,
Sensei

I met a person in my past that was extremely passionate about people and learning about them and their surroundings. They had great drive, great confidence, and great ability to make things happen. I always found this person interesting because of their perspectives and principles on and about life. But as life does, there were some situations that tested their ability to be honest, happy, and fulfilled. I the Guru, gave advice, gave support, and even gave a shoulder to cry on. You would think they would have understood the value of what presented itself to them? No, this viscous cycle continued well on into other aspects of their life, seeping into the things that made them tick as that once honest, happy, and fulfilled person I highly respected. It was not that I didn’t respect them for who they were, but more for what they became. And to think that this person continues this cycle with the people, places, and things they so call love…

Namaste
- Guru