“It’s the Good life. That’s What I’m Told.”

-Good Charlotte “The Anthem”-

*This post was originally posted on December 3rd, 2019 on my blog on Medium*

As a child I grew up around successful professionals who, day in and day out, devoted their all in the pursuit of their career. Their belief is that, by pouring themselves into their work, they could earn a life fulfilled for their families. They toiled at their careers, reached for their career goals with the hope that someday, their work would be fulfilled, and they could spend their time in the pursuits of their family.

They clocked in without fail every day, sometimes even when they were truly ill. They sacrificed time with family and friends to reach that next level. Their career choice, though not their first, was a means to an end. They believed that, if they could keep going, success would buy them and their family happiness.

I admire these people, and their efforts and achievements. They no doubt strived for perfection. But at what cost? Health? Time with Family? Happiness?

Time is a resource that cannot be replenished. We can’t save it, because we are not the ones spending it. The world is. Children get older and form their own lives. Our bodies move toward entropy. In sum, life continues to move.

What if there was a way to find fulfillment in career, earn the income they deserve, achieve happiness, health, and truly enjoy life?

I believe that there is a way to do this. This is what I seek discuss in this Blog. My Manifesto, so to speak. And do it in the vein of punk rock/ emo lyrics (Think “Xanga” or “LiveJournal Style).

Call me an Idealist. A Functional One.

Next Post: My Revelation Moment. The moment that lead me to this mission — To help people find purpose.

Will you join me on this journey? Posts coming every Tuesday!