· I was going to write about how much I loved my career.
· And how much all those people I hired loved theirs.
· But you’ve heard all that before. So…
I was recently elected president of our little 15-family homeowners’ association. I’ve thrown myself into this work like it was opening a new casino – I’m out walking the circle every day, talking to neighbors, re-writing bylaws, helping secure a neighborhood grant from the city, and countless other little things. I’m into this and believe in it with all my heart. I guess that’s just the way I am. So tonight, when my 90-year-old neighbor called to tell me his son’s dog (who was visiting him) got loose and asked if I would help, I said “of course”! I ran out, found this 100-lb doodle sitting in my driveway, put a leash on him, and when he immediately lurched away, I did a face plant straight into the pavement. 3-hours later, I’m home from the urgent care with glue holding the gash over my eye together. There are several other contusions and aches, but I love helping others. The moral of this story – whatever you do, do it with all your heart, because doing the stuff you love is the best way to live your life. Throw yourself into something you believe in today.
Dale Carnegie (1888 – 1955): American writer and lecturer, and the developer of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
Arte, don't throw yourself so hard into these new endeavors! You have earned the right to ease into things... in all my years of dealing with my 100 lb dogs I have figured out that treats work best!
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