The quality of one's life is an exact match to the level of virtue one has. It's the ability to chose the "right" decision over the "wrong" decision time and time again. People may have different opinions about what is right or wrong, but the most important thing to consider is "Will this make me a better person?" This question can be asked before taking part in anything...
when you go for a jog
when you apply for a job
when you pull into a drive-thru
when you light a cigarette
when you go out for drinks with your boys
when you make a proposal
when you meet a new person
when you read a book
when you sleep with a stranger
when you volunteer
when you announce layoffs
when you stay up late at night
First thing to ask is "Will this make me a better person?" and the next thing to ask is "Why?" It's only good business sense to take out more than you put in, so any energy you expend needs to reward you with the highest return for your investment. No exceptions. Never throw your energy down the drain and never allow it to sit idle. What makes us human is our ability to develop and grow. If you aren't growing, you aren't fully human.
