Challenge #4: You Do Not Have Forever
Who do you want to be? What do you want your company to be? What will you plant?
“Your impermanence is a thing you should meditate on every day: There is nothing more sobering, nor scary, nor a faster-way-to-cut-the-negative-bullshit than to remember that you do not have forever.
What defines your life, when it’s all said and done, is how much you influence other people’s lives, oftentimes just through your daily interactions and the courage with which you live your own. That’s what people remember. That’s what you will be known for when you’re no longer around to define yourself.”
― Brianna Wiest
Take a morning next week to stare out the window without anyone around. Or go for a walk in the woods. Or meditate. But take some time to imagine how you want to feel a year from now. What you want to have accomplished. What do you want for your employees? For your family? For yourself? What is getting in the way?
An old proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” What will you plant in January? What does the tree next December look like?
Great perspective, as usual - thanks for the wisdom. During this holiday break, I'll be sure to take a few moments to reflect.