What’s the one job in your life that matters the most? The hardest job? Why is it so important? Why is it so hard? Why do you persevere?
What I’ve learned is that as hard as it gets I have to stay positive and hopeful. It’s easy to fall into despair and pity myself. It is far harder to be the beacon that guides everyone (including myself) back home.
Some jobs make us feel insane. The ups and downs. The constant self doubt. The rage and the joy. The obsession and consumption.
Could be parenting. Could be painting or making music. Could be running a corporation. Could be your relationship. Whatever it is we’ve dedicated ourselves to it and refuse to give up. Like I said giving up is the easy way. Digging in. Learning. Challenging yourself. Growing. That’s where the real value, at least for me, comes from.
For every failure I have there is an equal or greater success. I take two steps back but then leap forward a hundred.
I have made the choice and I continue to make the choice to be here and do this thing because it means more to me than anything else in the world. How could I not give my all?
I’m being intentionally vague but hopefully this makes sense to someone. And just know I respect the hard work you’re doing. After all it’s your job.
