Meaning To Work

“Once we leave out the “and” (as in, I want to do this and be well paid, invited, approved of and always successful) then it’s way easier to do what we said we wanted to do.” -Seth Godin

“How do I create more value?” is a much more useful question than, “how do I find a better job?” -Seth Godin

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” -Colossians 3:23

“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” -Swami Sivananda

Labor Day was first proposed by Matthew Maguire, a labor union secretary in 1882 in New York as a “tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”

Make sure you take time out today for a much needed and well-deserved rest.

Also, remember and be thankful to all those who’ve been on strike in the past or present for better working conditions. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

Finally, if you’re unhappy at your current job, if you’re struggling to find meaningful work, before leaving, ask yourself if instead you can bring more meaning to the work you already have.

If the answer is no, great, time to move on.

If the answer is yes, give that a shot first. Inject value and purpose into all you do. See what happens, how you feel. You might be surprised to find out that the meaningful work was always right there, all along, hiding in plain sight.