I was at the public library yesterday and I came across a technology/business magazine (can’t recall the name) that was about 3 years old. I figured it might be interesting to see what the ‘experts’ were talking about back then, so I picked it up and looked it over. Surprisingly, the articles were basically the same as they are today. Web 2.0 and where they think the internet is headed with Social interaction type sites is all I could find. So nothing original or earth shattering in my opinion.
However, what I did find, in the most unlikely of all places, was an advertisement. Hah, I can’t remember who was advertising, perhaps a financial institution, but here is the primary text in the ad:
Shovels do not hope,
Shovels do not wish,
Shovels only dig.
If that isn’t inspiring, then I don’t know what is. It applies directly to anything that requires an ounce of effort from anyone.
I think that we as human beings on this planet called earth apply too much emotion in the things we do. Yes, the emotion side of things does differentiate us from robots and emotion can sometimes be a good thing, but I think we put a lot of un-needed emotions into our work. I’m talking about the types of emotions that hold you back or slow you down because you are trying to stay safe and keep your head above some illusion of water.
The quote above hits the nail on the head. Concentrate on digging. Stop wishing and hoping that you will achieve your dreams and just do whatever you feel you should do.