Here are some words that may whack you upside the head like a frying pan –
“Nothing is more damaging to an adventurous life than a secure future.
Better to have a short life doing what you like doing than a long life doing what you don’t like.
Playing it safe to live longer by doing what you don’t like is stupid.”
Wow. Love it!
What do you think?
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I suppose discomfort is where we find growth. Discomfort can come in many forms. One form of discomfort it “sticking it out” in a tough job. Sales finds many ways to kick you in the gut. Being in sales within the Contractor Network is pretty darn stable. One may say that staying in a sales position or planning to stay is playing it safe. However, there is the conundrum of relinquishing the position for something more adventurous or risky vs. staying and “gutting it out” in order to master one’s profession. We all must make decisions and commitments in life. Stripping away distractions so that skills can be refined and sharpened to a razors edge. Is it better to constantly search for the next position or job or to plant a flag and commit to the “safe” path in order to develop a skill at a level higher than the rest of the field? Can one achieve both?
Having been recently diagnosed with cancer these words ring so true. I didn’t realize how much I love what I do when I was faced with the fact that I might not be doing it for long. So my plan is to give it all I got doing what I love as long as I can and make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world!
Thank you Larry for sharing these thoughts every day. They really bring me to a new level of appreciation of how hard I work and how much Joy I get out of it!
Mike B
Security is an admirable goal, but can be limiting. My first real job over 30 years ago touted that as a key benefit–I was young 20s and single. Glad I left after two years and “blazed my own trail” with an interesting and satisfying career. Occasionally I wonder if I’d still be making “doubled minimum wage” there had I stayed! As I approach 60 job security again sounds appealing, but it is not as critical now because I’ve prepared for my financial future. I do like that Larry challenges us to “Think Daily!”
Commenter Mike B: I love your commitment to “give it all.” We never know when our time is up.
At the age of 50, I made a bold decision. I closed the doors of my successful contracting business, a venture that had been both my bread and butter and my identity for many years. The decision wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. I had always been a person who believed in working hard and playing even harder. Adventure was my lifeblood – from the thrill of white water rafting to the adrenaline-pumping excitement of rappelling and skiing, to the awe-inspiring challenge of conquering all 46 peaks in the Adirondacks. But the pursuit of happiness in my career became my new mountaintop to conquer. It was a testament to my pursuit of personal growth, an endeavor that required taking risks and venturing into the unknown. I sought to discover what truly drove me, what made me feel alive. Crucially, I found a partner who supported, loved, and shared in the joy of this adventurous journey of self-discovery. Life isn’t just about living; it’s about living passionately.
Larry,
I feel compelled to write and express my deep gratitude for your daily blog. Your words have become a vital part of my day, serving as a source of inspiration, motivation, and wisdom. The way you courageously embrace adventure and urge us to do the same has influenced me to continually strive for growth, not only in my career but also in my passions. Your stories stir deep thought and encourage me to pursue what genuinely makes me feel alive.
Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey with us and for continually inspiring your readers to seek their own paths of self-discovery, passion, and adventure.
My comment is short and sweet – I just put Page Arizona on my list of places I need to see.
Absolutely love this statement and try to live by these words. It’s quality of like not quantity!
“You risk so much by not being willing to throw yourself into the abyss.” – Buddhist Monk (in “Scarcity Brain”, by Michael Easter)
Good morning Larry. I have just recently learned about your fantastic contribution to our country. I have enjoyed each of your daily emails. Truly inspirational. I plan to follow many of your philosophies in my own life, the lives of my family, and my business life. Thank you. and God bless your 2024.
Love that!!!
So True!
If you don’t know where you’re going in the next 5 years you’re already there. I do things every day that I don’t want to do to live a longer, healthier life; the more I do them though, the more I crave doing them even if they are hard.
Know when to play it safe, know when to take calculated risks. Balance in all things!