Give your best at work. Do more than what is required. Make people (customers or stakeholders) happy.
But right after that, draw a line and set your boundaries. Get some rest, invest your time with your family, or make time for your health. Don't let "anxious toil" drive your everyday life.
Yes, there will always be more work to do tomorrow. But God also gives rest to his loved ones and faithfully provides even when you are asleep.
Let go of your guilt – take your rest. Tomorrow, you'll get a new day to give your best.
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WORK & REST
Living Your Second Wind
Last Saturday, we concluded our "Jumpstart Your Success" Workshop @ The FORT BGC.
After the learning session, I had the privilege to meet Cathy. She asked me to sign her copy of my book and was thanking us, the speakers, for the inspiring event.
She said that she wrote something down that she would like to read to me.
"You have awakened my soul…
My passions...
Adrenalin rush is pumping...
I want to live more and I don't want to lose my second wind…
To act…
To implement…
To be in the now…"
And then she smiled and told me, "I'm 7 years old." (which I didn't understand immediately)
Until she told me that she is a cancer survivor. She stayed for a while and shared to us her story.
I left the venue that night touched and more inspired by her.
Thank you Ms. Cathy for showing us how to be courageous and for reminding us to live fully.
I want to live more and I don't want to lose my second wind…
To act…
To implement…
To be in the now…"
And then she smiled and told me, "I'm 7 years old." (which I didn't understand immediately)
Until she told me that she is a cancer survivor. She stayed for a while and shared to us her story.
I left the venue that night touched and more inspired by her.
Thank you Ms. Cathy for showing us how to be courageous and for reminding us to live fully.
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| Speaker Ardy Abello, Ms. Cathy Altonaga, Ptr,. Ariel Marquez, and Productive Pinoy Author Yeng Remulla (me) |
WORK VS. PRISON
Here's something I read online. I thought I'd be good to share it before we start the work week.
IN PRISON... you spend the majority of your time in an 8X10 cell.
AT WORK... you spend the majority of your time in a 6X8 cubicle.
IN PRISON... you get three meals a day.
AT WORK... you only get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.
IN PRISON... you get time off for good behavior.
AT WORK... you get more work for good behavior.
IN PRISON... the guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you.
AT WORK... you must carry around a security card and open all the doors for yourself.
IN PRISON... you can watch TV and play games.
AT WORK... you get fired for watching TV and playing games.
IN PRISON... you get your own toilet.
AT WORK... you have to share with someone who pees on the seat.
IN PRISON...they allow your family and friends to visit.
AT WORK...you can't even speak to your family.
IN PRISON... all expenses are paid by the taxpayers with no work required
AT WORK... you get to pay all the expenses to go to work and then they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.
IN PRISON... you spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out.
AT WORK... you spend most of your time wanting to get out or go inside bars.
IN PRISON... you must deal with sadistic wardens.
AT WORK... they are called managers.
So why is it, again, that we work?
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Dreaming and Working
"Dreaming" and "Working."
Many confuse one for the other. Some are just dreaming when they should be working. While others are just working when they should be dreaming!
Nothing great has been done with just a mere pep talk. If you have a big dream, go and work for it. It takes more work (rather than talk) to make things happen.
ALL GOOD IDEAS AREN'T TAKEN
It's when you stop looking, experimenting or risking (even attempting) that you run dry of good ideas.
All good ideas aren't taken.
All good ideas aren't taken.
Don't let this thinking stop you from doing great work.
TWO WORDS FOR A BLESSED YEAR
1. SEEK
"Seek" is a proactive word. It means to "attempt to find" or "to attempt to obtain or achieve."
Many times we don't seek (or attempt) because we are afraid that we won't find anything.
The good news is that if you seek, you will find. But you have to look in the right direction. Contrary to many beliefs, we are not in control of our own lives. We need to seek the One who is.
We may not even know what's best for us, but God surely knows.
2. RESPOND
Many people make a 'wish list' and hope that their dreams/goals in life will just come to pass. That's hardly how things work. God isn't a genie in a lamp.
You need to respond to His will. It may be risky. It may look impossible. It may not even make sense. But with faith, you can believe.
But don't stop there. You'll also need to take action. You need to believe not only that He will grant favor upon you, but that He will also enable you. (No matter how challenging the task seems.)
Stop waiting and start seeking.
Don't worry, you'll know it when it's time to respond.
"I DON'T HAVE A CHOICE"
You may think that you don't have a choice, but you do.
The real question is this, "Are you willing to take a risk?"
When you play it safe, your options become limited. (or you might even run out of options)
The great men in the bible like David, Moses or Daniel, (or even in history) accomplished big things, not because they weighed the options, but because they took bold steps that weren't even an option in the first place.
TREAT IT AS SERIOUS BUSINESS
Having fun in what you do doesn't mean you're not doing "serious business."
This is true for writers, artists, musicians, athletes or anyone who 'seems' to have a much easier job.
As a writer, one of the things that I've learned is that you can't just wait for inspiration. It takes a lot of discipline, planning and hard work to produce quality content and to be heard in this noisy world.
You may have a job that doesn't sound as glamorous, but in whatever you do, have fun, give your best, and treat it as serious business.
SHOULD I PURSUE MY PASSION?
I rarely talk about "passion." Not that I am not passionate.
I am passionate about several things. My passion has led me to achieve major aspirations I never thought I could do. But with the same passion or my immature zealousness, I've also failed miserably in a few things I've done before. (a painful lesson)
What I've learned in life is that 'passion' isn't enough.
You can't just live on passion.
You also need wisdom.
Wisdom is the ability to make the right decision at a given time, context or situation. So, how do you get wisdom?
1. Pray and read the Bible.
The bible says "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom…" (Psalm 111:10) To know what to do, pray and ask Someone who knows what's best for you. He holds the bigger picture.
2. Ask an adviser.
Asking for advice isn't a sign of weakness. It won't make you look dumb. In fact, with many advisers, you have a better chance of succeeding in any endeavor. Don't be too shy to ask.
3. Don't wear yourself out chasing "MORE" money. Instead, show restraint and put your time on living out your "purpose." Do this, and most likely, the money or provision will follow.
Self-centered pursuits or a get-rich-quick aspiration won't do you any good. The key is to be passionate about the right things.
4. Learn from your mistakes.
If you fail, get up again, then apply what you've learned. Don't let a failed business, project or a failed attempt stop you. Don't get stuck living in a "state of failure." You won't learn if you won't move on!
5. Win small victories.
Even small battles can teach you big lessons. Be faithful even with the little. Small victories will lead to bigger opportunities.
6. Remain humble.
Pride often leads to a loss of respect. (see Pr 11:2) Be willing to listen. Consider the point of view of others. Put other people first and be of service to them.
YOU NEED A VALUABLE CRITIC
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| BG HERNANDEZ @ START SOMETHING EVENT |
While at the START SOMETHING event last Saturday, my good friend BG Hernandez (renowned creative director and graphic designer) shared an interesting point.
He said "You need a critic."
After hearing him say that, I realized that I perceive criticism as purely negative. (I tend to be overly positive)
But BG is right. We need someone trustworthy who will not only say what we want to hear, but also what we NEED to hear. We need someone who will challenge us to improve not only our work, but also ourselves.
Now I'm not saying that you should be hanging out with negatrons. (negative people) But we need people who will speak the truth with care.
I know that my wife is my biggest encourager, but I realized that she can also be my "valuable critic."
When she points out something that I need to improve, I better listen. (note to self)
When she points out something that I need to improve, I better listen. (note to self)
Do you have a critic whom you can trust?
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