AN ENDURING LESSON FOR THE SEASON
Duda Owner IONOS • November 3, 2015
Fulfillment in life derives from having purpose in your professional role and passion in your personal relationships. When you have arrived at the place in which you can experience that, then it does not get much better. Judy Vredenburgh (CEO of Girls, Inc.) summarizes this life lesson (“How Did I Get Here?: Judy Vredenburgh” Bloomberg Businessweek , 10/19/15–10/25/15, p. 80):
“ Meaningful work, family, and relationships are the path to satisfaction. ”
As we enter the holiday season, this is a good time to reassess our livelihoods and our relationships. I trust that you are finding purpose and passion. If you are not, then now is the time to do something about it.
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