Often, our aspirations are set by our parents. Our parents communicate what is important, what generates value in their lives, through their actions. Parents who work endless hours for their employers communicate to their children that working endless hours is how one emulates maturity and demonstrates commitment to his employer. Step back. Reassess your values. Make sure that they are your own and not your parents’. At the journey’s end, what do you want to be known for: your endless dedication to your employer, or your dedication to enriching your life (and possibly those around you) in other ways?
Originally published 10 July 2010
