How to Find your Passion or Whine Should be Reserved for Bottles
Copyright (c) 2008 Drew Stevens PhD
I am sitting in a restaurant recently trying to enjoy a delicious California Merlot before my entre'. Seated nearby are three people, dressed professionally having a very heated conversation over dinner. This expansive restaurant covering over 2000 square feet of space had four visitors and guess the seating arrangements!
While I am trying to enjoy dinner, these four individuals groan, expostulate, blame and bemoan every decision of their respective organization. These people are desolate.
As I am trying my hardest to enjoy my food but I begin to question and labor these remarks and decisions. It then dawns on me that these cynics are part of the problem they complain. Rather than repair the issues, they rather incriminate.
We all have issues. Things that we want in life never get to us in the manner we desire. We can either say life is unfair or do something about it. Moreover, the reality of dispassion for their job is readily apparent. The real question is not how to repair the firms' infractions but rather, why remain in an environment that is unhappy? Life is too short!
I know a seven year old that recently underwent bone marrow surgery to maintain life. It took Mom and Dad six years for a donor. I know of a family that recently lost its wife, mother and beloved community leader to cancer at 40 years of age. And I know of families losing their homes due to the current mortgage crisis. The difference between these exemplars and my restaurant visitors, the former do not complain. They move on! They realize that while saddened over current events, there is an entire life left to live and they must be passionate about it.
Work is needed to pay bills and lead a comfortable life. And much time is spent trying to secure and save money to do so. So why not enjoy what you are doing? Stop the whining and do something about it. Apathy destroys the culture of the organization. Loathing manifests and affects others. If your work is distasteful- leave. If your boss is nothing short of a narcissist and a bumble, quit. If your organization dysfunctional; leave. And if your industry in a slump- rewrite your resume. Yet, do something.
The only one to control the displeasure is you. The only one to blame is you. And the only one to change is you. Life is too short, save the whining for the bottles on the rack. Wine is more tasteful that way!
About the Author
Drew Stevens PhD http://www.gettingtothefinishline.com Drew Stevens Phd works with organizations to maximize sales in less time. Drew can assist your organization with sales or customer service. Order his latest book now, Split Second Selling available on Amazon.com or at his website,http://www.gettingtothefinishline.com/products.php
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