“Who was it who said, ‘Blessed is the man who has found his work’?

Whoever it was he had the right idea in his mind. Mark you, he says his work–not somebody else’s work.The work that is really a man’s own work is play and not work at all.

Cursed is the man who has found some other man’s work and cannot lose it.”

I’m excited about Sheamus’ take on things. I’m following him on Twitter http://twitter.com/sheamus

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I am so grateful for a perspective that’s 20 years older than mine, that says “Oh lordy, yes.” to what we’ve been saying. As you’ve read, we’re all doing our best to make the next 20 years better than the previous 20. It means a lot to hear that we’re going about it the right way from someone who knows for sure.

Never thought of sacrifice/reward like that, by the way…measuring the sacrifice based on the reward. Based on experiences, I’m hesitant to defer much, but I do need to think ahead at least long enough to allow potential down-the-road rewards to weigh in on my decisions.

So glad you dropped in, come back often?

And I’m glad I can lift you a bit because I owe you big…literally Any time I’ve been in the gym this month, it’s been because of your post. And you know which one I mean. Anyone who doesn’t but wants to: no link for you. Go to http://bizlift.com/blog and read until you find it!

@Jeremy—Your grandfather’s story breaks my heart, but strengthens my resolve. Mini-retirements, eh? I’m going to get 4HWW today.

@Brett—That 25 > 35 > 10-15 has got to be one of the most alarming distillations of Life that I have ever read. I’m freshly inspired to cut down the middle segment and also extend the last segment by making sure I continue to enjoy myself and to make it last until the very end.

@Kelly—HA! LoL I could have dunked him, but he was (and likely is) a steadfast (Read: stubborn) man. A doll in many ways, but not for me. “On our own terms” — truly a better part of being older, on many levels and with many applications!

Thanks for the great comments y’all! You keep me excited and encouraged, and appreciate it more than I can say

You are a wise man, and to me you don’t look (well, from your little picture) or sound sixty. Which to me says you are really enjoying life.

There is balance, we do have to save a bit for tomorrow, but to be like my colleague and save *everything* for tomorrow… foolish.

@Crystal,

I have another co-worker who is worse, in my opinion. In 9 years here she has skyrocketed up the corporate ladder. She has a beautiful little girl, 5 years old.

(I think she’s a great kid.)

And other people who don’t even know this woman say they feel sorry for the little girl. I hope that this lady wakes up soon. But I’m afraid she won’t – her own mother did the same thing to her… and you can tell.

Do what you love, for sure, but don’t forget the important stuff. Jobs & careers come and go. You’ll only get so many sunrises and sunsets, and you don’t know how many. So enjoy each and every one.

Recent blog post from Brett Legree: how to make 6 weeks work for you.