Every day I learn a little bit more about the difference between wanting and being, between trying to be different and making a difference, and between awareness and love. A gulf between each of these is quite considerable, and if you ignore the interplay between these opposing forces you are in for quite the ride!

Yes, you want success now.

Yes, you want more people to take notice.

And most certainly yes, you want to do work that is meaningful.

You won’t, however, find it in marketing tactics or communication channels. Those approaches draw their considerable strength from something far more elemental – a deeper sense of purpose and value.

If you’re wondering how to move forward ask yourself this¦

What will it take to get to a place of knowing, of walking the talk, making a difference, and connecting with someone in a manner that demands attention?

There are times hen I’ve found even the simplest of stories, experiences, and exchanges to be deeply moving. In those moments, I’m unable to break away from the messenger because she starts from a place of purpose I can feel and relate to.

Better yet, her story reinforces the story I tell myself!

If you feel yourself drifting off course, remind yourself of your purpose and passion. Live your work, don’t simply do it. Only then will your other strategies begin to bear fruit.

P.S. Hope you are enjoying your summer!! – David