As I continue to observe the world around me, I can’t help but notice the increasing sense of urgency and pace evident in everything we do. The world is at war, traffic is getting worse, drivers are displaying less patience for pedestrians, everyone’s life is so “hectic” and the simple act of waiting in a queue for an extra few seconds seems an arduous task. We seem to be caught in a strong current dragging us NOWHERE fast!It’s time to take a step back and blend the old with the new. By the “old” I of course mean “ancient wisdom”. Pause, take a breath, and LIVE the moment. The journey is far more rewarding than the destination – let’s not miss it!
Now you might be wondering what this ever has to do with recruitment or career development. The answer – EVERYTHING. In fact, this simple philosophy can be applied to just about everything we do on a daily basis. Not only can it render your daily living experience more meaningful, it can also assist you dramatically in the achievement of any goal you might be working towards. Training yourself to be constantly aware of the moment will limit your tendency to focus too much on the small stuff. One moment is always followed by another, and brings with it a totally new set of circumstances. Dwelling on them too much will only distract you from focusing on the big picture. Now this might seem to be a contradictory statement – how can we focus on our long term goals if we are constantly thinking in terms of the present? Well living in the moment doesn’t necessarily have to always mean thinking in terms of the present. There will be plenty of moments of pure reflection and analysis. We can buy into negative and unproductive thought or we can think in a positive, useful and enjoyable way, while keeping our sights firmly on the ultimate finished line. Awareness is the key!
I was watching the latest Chris Rock comedy special the other night and Chris did a “bit” about the difference in mindset when thinking of what we do as a “career” or “just a job”. This relationship really stuck in my mind and is a perfect example of how enjoying the journey can be applied to the workplace. When we think of what we do as a career, we tend not to focus on the small disappointments and we strive forward with ease to achieve our long term goals. I’m sure you can fill in the rest…
I leave you with a couple of relevant quotations:
“Every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success” Napoleon Hill
“The happiest people are not necessarily those who have the best of everything, but those who make the best of what they have. Life is not a question of how to survive in a storm, but how to dance in the rain!” Unknown.
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