I do not want to not work. Lots of people spend their entire life working a job they dislike, praying for the weekend to arrive earlier, so they can race home and enjoy their “real” life. They cannot wait to retire so they can do….nothing.
Most of these people spend their work days solving problems…and they are good at it. It keeps them busy, fills up their day, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. But problem solving is draining and exhausting. They spend their energy trying to make something go away.
Creators build something out of nothing.
Who are the creators in our society? Artists, writers, inventors, and….entrepreneurs. How often do you hear of one of them “retiring?” Hardly ever. Many of them work right up until their death. Some of them even did their best work well into their eighties and nineties. They don’t retire because they do not need to – they are not exhausted. Creating things is energizing.
I spent twenty years earning a paycheck and, believe me, I loved it when payday rolled around. I am eternally grateful for that experience as it taught me how to work hard, how to be a follower and leader, how to learn, and what type of leader I wanted to be.
But it was creating, and creating something for myself and my family, that taught me how to push myself beyond my limits.
Regardless of what you do for a living, create something. Dwell in creativity. Bring something into existence that wasn’t here before. You’ll feel a spark and that spark might just ignite the fire you’ve been looking for.
Be bold!
- Ann
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Ann Vertel, PhD Success Psychologist / Entrepreneur Mindset Expert http://AnnVertel.com |
Dr. Ann Vertel is a success psychologist and entrepreneur mindset expert who speaks, writes, and trains on how to win the inner game of entrepreneurial success. She is the creator of The Millionaire Mindset Method, a proven step-by-step program to shatter your money limits so you can earn what you are worth. To get your own copy of her success mindset articles visit http://AnnVertel.com.Connect with Ann...
