It’s good to have high goals; no one can dispute that. And it’s fun sometimes to joke about “taking over the world” through our writing, savvy business skills, hit single, or mass production of the most awesome new product ever. Whatever floats your “I’m-taking-over-the-world” boat.
But what happens when you start wrapping yourself up too tightly? 
Do you find that you spread yourself too thin, become overwhelmed or disconcerted easily, or say “yes” to every opportunity that comes your way … only to find yourself scattered and flustered, rather than making millions or living the easy life? Maybe you need to reevaluate how you do business or manage your time. Or maybe, maybe you are not meant to take over the world. And does that have to be a bad thing?
I say no. I say that if someone wants to happily occupy their small corner of the world where they wake up every day and sell flowers or write poetry, that they shouldn’t be thought of as an underachiever. That they should be encouraged as anyone else would be to do what brings them the most joy and leads them to have the most fulfilling life they can.
The world is huge. Consider making your corner as perfect for you as you can, and encourage others to do the same.
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thesoulsorority said:
This is a great post. I absolutely, 100 percent agree. An individual doesn’t have to do something grand to “matter.” Just by creating a corner of the world, like you said, that’s filled with things that make you happy, is enough. Just BEING is enough. I think sometimes, the person who wakes up, writes poetry and drinks coffee might be happier than the person who is trying to climb the corporate ladder at whatever the cost.
June 15, 2008 @ 3:57 am
leafless said:
“That they should be encouraged as anyone else would be to do what brings them the most joy and leads them to have the most fulfilling life they can.”
I share the same sentiment.
June 16, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
Lindsey Anderson said:
Thank you both for your comments! It’s nice to know that there are others who agree with this sort of statement.
June 17, 2008 @ 1:58 pm