There's a sense of pride, comradery and accomplishment that comes from working.
Even the simple act of getting your ass out of bed, showing up and being counted on.
The fulfillment of caring to support others to accomplish a goal.
Being in a space of like minded thinkers to sharpen saws together and bring out better work in one another through collaboration
The regular growth that comes contrasting what I may have done had a teammate not challenged my thinking, to stretch and connect new dots beyond my current lines.
As a creative problem solver there's deep satisfaction from solving problems and creating solutions too.
Brining a new vision to life that brings success and value for customers and business. Having that value recognized is rewarding and having the opportunity to grow and thrive further as an individual and unit.
I look forward to doing work that brings that to my life as much as possible as long as my thinking dome and body holds out. Even if at 70+ years old its helping my neighbors with projects like my dad is every time I talk to him.
I’m paraphrasing, but like to think of it like a venn diagram: stuff you really enjoy doing :: are better than most at doing :: can get paid well for doing. The center of that venn is where we should all be aiming. (credit Prof Galloway)
Let me just take this chance to also say thanks Jonathan for all the content you have created. Coming from someone with the inverse ratio of creation-to-consumption it is much appreciated. :D
Listening to our bodies and pausing to reflect and observe our thoughts is important no matter where we live. For me, living in a large city Detroit, had constant exciting activity. + pollution, big cell towers. living on a 12th floor, with all the tech, waves humming from 100s of neighbors and other high rise buildings sandwiched in, was too much for my body after awhile.
I was a country bumpkin with a body that developed nestled in natures forest the first 20 years of my life. Once in the city I felt not as relaxed, sick and worn down more often (granted I was drinking/partying more with less sleep and working 50 hours a week
Some health gurus say that some bodies are more sensitive and can feel our body and surrounding vibrations more. When I lived in the city I would joke, "I feel like all this is humming through my veins".
At some point I paused and processed that sensation more and tuned into where my life and mindset was overall.
I gravitated back to nature over time because of how calm and soothing it feels. I'm also at a point where I'm not craving all the distractions and options like I was in my late 20s early 30s. I spend most my time in nature now but still travel and go to the city I just don't want that electric energy pumping through me 24x7 anymore
the trade off for me for career opportunities wasn't too different
- with so many jobs being remote
- already being established and plugged into a strong network in my field.
- moving did drive me to stay more on top of innovation trends, summits, networking events and plugged into my friends going to them the most to drum up work opportunities
Feeling less distracted and more energized in nature (once I got over the hump of feeling really fucking bored) led to more focused work and energy I drive towards making things I want to do next happen
Other trade offs:
not being in the city: not as much at my doorstep and the fun and excitement of the buzz of the city and all there is to do and see. But after 3 years I felt like I'd seen enough to not have FOMO
But with the $$ saved and how much more energized and rested I feel living more in nature now affords more time and $ to head into the city for certain things I love (great restaurants, plays, concerts, games) and not being so consumed with everything happening in the one city has opened up my energy and curiosity to travel and see more new places afar
*Caveat* my spot in nature I live at now is on 3 acres in the trees BUT it has a great little village with great restaurants and amazing markets for the groceries and apothecary i like. And its only 16 miles and about 20 minutes to the "big" city Detroit. So being an hour or more from the city would be different for work and personal life
There's a sense of pride, comradery and accomplishment that comes from working.
Even the simple act of getting your ass out of bed, showing up and being counted on.
The fulfillment of caring to support others to accomplish a goal.
Being in a space of like minded thinkers to sharpen saws together and bring out better work in one another through collaboration
The regular growth that comes contrasting what I may have done had a teammate not challenged my thinking, to stretch and connect new dots beyond my current lines.
As a creative problem solver there's deep satisfaction from solving problems and creating solutions too.
Brining a new vision to life that brings success and value for customers and business. Having that value recognized is rewarding and having the opportunity to grow and thrive further as an individual and unit.
I look forward to doing work that brings that to my life as much as possible as long as my thinking dome and body holds out. Even if at 70+ years old its helping my neighbors with projects like my dad is every time I talk to him.
I’m paraphrasing, but like to think of it like a venn diagram: stuff you really enjoy doing :: are better than most at doing :: can get paid well for doing. The center of that venn is where we should all be aiming. (credit Prof Galloway)
Let me just take this chance to also say thanks Jonathan for all the content you have created. Coming from someone with the inverse ratio of creation-to-consumption it is much appreciated. :D
Im def in agreement and love the way Prof Galloway looks a this! Also, i appreciate the compliment!
On the where to live...
Listening to our bodies and pausing to reflect and observe our thoughts is important no matter where we live. For me, living in a large city Detroit, had constant exciting activity. + pollution, big cell towers. living on a 12th floor, with all the tech, waves humming from 100s of neighbors and other high rise buildings sandwiched in, was too much for my body after awhile.
I was a country bumpkin with a body that developed nestled in natures forest the first 20 years of my life. Once in the city I felt not as relaxed, sick and worn down more often (granted I was drinking/partying more with less sleep and working 50 hours a week
Some health gurus say that some bodies are more sensitive and can feel our body and surrounding vibrations more. When I lived in the city I would joke, "I feel like all this is humming through my veins".
At some point I paused and processed that sensation more and tuned into where my life and mindset was overall.
I gravitated back to nature over time because of how calm and soothing it feels. I'm also at a point where I'm not craving all the distractions and options like I was in my late 20s early 30s. I spend most my time in nature now but still travel and go to the city I just don't want that electric energy pumping through me 24x7 anymore
This all makes sense. I guess my point was more focussed on career opportunities and the trade offs associated with moving to a more rural life.
the trade off for me for career opportunities wasn't too different
- with so many jobs being remote
- already being established and plugged into a strong network in my field.
- moving did drive me to stay more on top of innovation trends, summits, networking events and plugged into my friends going to them the most to drum up work opportunities
Feeling less distracted and more energized in nature (once I got over the hump of feeling really fucking bored) led to more focused work and energy I drive towards making things I want to do next happen
Other trade offs:
not being in the city: not as much at my doorstep and the fun and excitement of the buzz of the city and all there is to do and see. But after 3 years I felt like I'd seen enough to not have FOMO
But with the $$ saved and how much more energized and rested I feel living more in nature now affords more time and $ to head into the city for certain things I love (great restaurants, plays, concerts, games) and not being so consumed with everything happening in the one city has opened up my energy and curiosity to travel and see more new places afar
*Caveat* my spot in nature I live at now is on 3 acres in the trees BUT it has a great little village with great restaurants and amazing markets for the groceries and apothecary i like. And its only 16 miles and about 20 minutes to the "big" city Detroit. So being an hour or more from the city would be different for work and personal life
Great litmus test: if you died today, do your coworkers come to your funeral?
hahah interesting one... I would say yes - but also we're a very small business and most people have been working here 5+ years