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The other night I told our son, “I’m bothered, but not bored.”
I’m bothered by the work load I put on myself. Career, home, church, gym, home, family, retirement.
I’m not bored by any of it though.
Why?
Because I love it. None of it feels like work. So, being bored is the last thing on my mind.
Except for one small detail, and I must confess, “I’m bored with being bothered!”
“Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” — Life Is Good slogan
I used to look for sea shells on Sanibel Island, Florida. You know the ones – the perfect shape and color. The ones that looked like they came from the sea shell store.
Not any more.
Now, I look for ones that are unique and special – broken and beautiful.
Just like us humans.
Broken and beautiful.
Like Tiger Woods.
Like me.
Like you.
Yesterday, as I was adding some tags to the blog post, I typed Regret. That word came to mind because it was the key driver in the decision to ride a bicycle across the country. Or not.
If I didn’t do it before I settled down and started a career somewhere, I knew I would probably never have the chance again.
Job, career, marriage, house, bills, family, kids, responsibilities, worries, challenges, health, cars, vacations, promotions, yada yada.
And so on October 5, 1982, with $75 in my pocket, I left Philadelphia for Washington State.
Regret is awesome. Otherwise, I would never have left.
Who needs a coach? Do you need a coach? Pretty sure I need a coach. In fact, after listening to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, I’m convinced.
Why?
Listen to Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, talk briefly, but accurately, about why people need a coach, and decide for yourself.
Good luck. Well, actually, luck has nothing to do with it. At least not until you have put in some serious effort. Then luck starts to work in your favor, but not before. Carpe diem.
Watching (not sure why) five minutes of ABC Evening News last night. The story claimed there are 7 million more Americans at the poverty level than last estimated.
Why?
Apparently, it’s being fueled by unemployment.
I often question whether what I’m doing is the right thing. Often wonder if this is the right time.
The answer? There is no right time. There is no guarantee of the right thing.
So what then? Trust your intuition. Which tells me to keep going. Don’t give up. Remember where you started and look at you now. Imagine six more months from now.
Dude, you are going to make a difference. You already are making a difference. Yes, there are sacrifices. Beats unemployment though, doesn’t it?