Tag: value

Building Sand Castles in Time

The existence of endless opportunity doesn’t diminish our need to create. We are all kids building sand castles. I feel connected to my own castles, and find comfort when others enjoy my work. We can’t resist the urge to mold and shape reality to better match our imagination. The primal urge to modify our environment is inseparable from being human.

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How you feel about your work is just as important as how much you are paid

There are two different measures you can rely on to determine productivity. When combined, they yield the best estimate of value generated for the effort you put in. The first and most important measure is how you feel about the work. Is it satisfying? Is it meaningful? Is the work aligned with your beliefs and goal? A recurring thread in my writing, the passion we have for our work is the essential ingredient to creating real value.

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