On Saturday night, I sat down to dinner with Ryan and my parents, and the subject of the meaning of life came up. Ryan posed a question to the table, asking us what we consider life to be about. I answered first, probably because my head had been in the clouds all weekend and I had lots of time to think about it.
I said:
to find out what you love, and find ways to do the most of whatever it is.
to find out what you love, and find ways to do the most of whatever it is.
My dad said:
to love & to serve.
to love & to serve.
My mom said:
to enjoy the small stuff along the way.
to enjoy the small stuff along the way.
Ryan said:
family.
What my mom said really stuck with me. Sometimes I worry that I get too concerned with moving forward, that I forget to look around at where I am. Starting this business has been a blast, but it has always been about taking the next step. I need to remember that someday I'll look back on all this and wish I looked around a little bit more.
So for today, there are no new projects on the horizon, no business ventures to research or prepare.
I like what you said, as I've been on that search for a VERY long time. But what your mom said too - is very important and can be the hardest. For people that don't have/recognize their passion, and DO have to live doing a job, that's just a job, being able to enjoy the little things is EVEN more important!
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