Thinking about wondrously successful friends - on seemingly every level - whose career paths have taken many a fascinating twist & turn. Together & individually, as parents, friends & physicians, they define purpose & prosperity.
Have been pondering about what seems to differentiate them from other folks, from me.
For one thing, they seem able to leave things that are past in the past, rather than forever lugging 'em along.
They see opportunities that are right in front of them, which a shocking number of us don't. And they know which ones are interesting, which ones engage them & which are actually worth their time effort energy, appreciating the first two but connecting with the last.
What is hard to see in the "Your Life" Mary Engelbreit illustration is what's written on the other sign post - "No longer an option." My friends get that; I am more challenged at setting aside what I haven't chosen for what I have.
When they decide to do something, it seems that the stuff that's unrelated to their decision is allowed to fall away, to keep to the side of their road rather than tumbling into their way.
They are not single-focused, but know what they actually want to focus on & don't seem distracted by siren call of things that are seemingly seductive in the short term, but actually pretty meaningless.
They embody the adage, "work hard, play hard." When they work, they work; when they play, they play. By making time for both, they can appreciate what they're doing as they're doing it.
They are bold adventurers in life.
On paper, they read like classic Type A personalities, but are marvelously laid back & FUN to be around.
They live in the present moment, which makes all of the above possible.
Qualities worth reflecting on...
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