Work/Life Balance May Hinge on Others' Deadly Whims

Admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:06 GMT

I was talking with the driver on the way to the airport last week when the subject of his family came up. He showed pictures of his kids and how they were growing so fast. He then said to me, "don't ever take for granted what you have today - you may not be around tomorrow to enjoy it".

After hearing of the near disaster that could have occurred in Tempe, Arizona as Super Bowl revelers filed into the stadium unaware of the danger near them, I reflected on the fragility of life and the effects one person can have on so many others.

Although important, the purpose for improving revenue and financial performance should be to provide better for yourself and/or your family. Don't let the focus on the bottom line blur the real bottom line. The world is uncaring and unmoved by regret.

It's been said to live today as if it were your last. In college I loved to invoke "carpe diem" to encourage bad habits. The fact is, we can't afford to reflect much when the fate of others are at our feet. However, there is always a moment, however brief, in each day that can be used to ensure that when your time comes, there will be no regret. Time management applies not only to your professional life, but your personal life too.

You can't control when your last breath occurs. You can control what you do while still breathing. Don't ever take for granted what you have today.

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Work/Life Balance May Hinge on Others' Deadly Whims