Choosing between a crack pipe and a shot of wheatgrass juice
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Their little developing personalities and minds need us. Jenkins told investigators that he and Fox smoked crack together. Keeping clear with my life purpose and business vision, which I call drinking wheatgrass juice, will give me long-term physical, emotional and spiritual satisfaction.
A couple of years later, I was asked to do a freelance job for my old company. And that I would be in the ultimate support role for movers and shakers. And taking time away from the current steps to build my business would just delay my goals and dreams.
Otis Nixon has terrifying mug shot after being arrested with crack pipe - Not to mention losing my teeth and many other decidedly unpleasant experiences.
January 18, 2007 Living in the world of abstraction, it is easy to think that making decisions about the direction of your business will be straight-forward and simple if you have done the hard work of setting life priorities, choosing a target market and creating a business plan. Reality is much more complex. Yesterday, I had a jolt of adrenaline which I would only imagine could be equated with the rush felt by crack addicts. I was asked to facilitate a meeting of high-powered female executives, politicians and movie stars all in support of a really good cause. Then I learned that in order to do it, I would have to devote a big chunk of time organizing the event. And I would have to fly to Washington DC for two long trips. And that I would be in the ultimate support role for movers and shakers. Thankfully, my essential self spoke up. None of the activities described above are related to my current life plan or business vision of helping oppressed corporate employees escape cubicle nation. Spending weeks of time away from my baby would not only be a logistical nightmare, it would make me feel like a crappy Mom. And taking time away from the current steps to build my business would just delay my goals and dreams. What I really needed to do was to back away from the crack pipe and take a big swig of wheatgrass juice. It is full of vitamins and turbo-charges your blood with oxidants and other life-enhancing nutrients. I love the taste, although I have heard others equate it to chewing cud. Keeping clear with my life purpose and business vision, which I call drinking wheatgrass juice, will give me long-term physical, emotional and spiritual satisfaction. It is not a fast high, it is a lifetime of making smart, healthy choices. Succumbing to the seduction of a high-powered consulting lifestyle, which I call smoking crack, will give me a short-lived euphoric high, shortly followed by a rapid descent into the meaningless pursuit of wealth and power for its own sake. I will lose touch with myself and my family and find my life spinning out of control. Not to mention losing my teeth and many other decidedly unpleasant experiences. I have nothing against cavorting with interesting, creative and powerful people. But for now, from my corner of suburbia here in Mesa, Arizona, I am meant to be here writing blog posts, changing diapers and slowly chipping away at my dream business. Be wary of a dressed up crack pipe. First off I want to say terrific blog! I was curious to know how you center yourself and clear your head prior to writing. I have had trouble clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out there. I do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are usually wasted just trying to figure out how to begin. Any recommendations or tips? There will certainly be more opportunities like this for you. Some will be wheatgrass and some will not. Thank you for sharing! You obviously struck a chord with so many readers who took the time to comment on this topic. I am most interested in the subject of staying authentic within a business practice as my partners and I are developing a new brand of work and lifestyle products that draft off an ancient Japanese philosophy. After reading this post, I plan on writing my next blog entry on authenticity, and I will use this post as a reference. Jeni Eric might have the right idea… how about just a puff or two? Is that possible with crack? Pam: Thanks for this post — the message came at such a good time for me. I just turned down a really high-profile, international opportunity that would have required up to a week of travel away from my family. Your post helped me see and articulate if only to myself the reasons why my turning it down was the right thing, in line with my work purpose and values. Thank you for that reinforcement! I walked away from a career when I was 35 because I felt a big internal shift and wanted to head down a different, more authentic path. A couple of years later, I was asked to do a freelance job for my old company. I said no, twice…then finally acquiesced…and the project ended up blowing up through no fault of mine. It reminded me in a big way how vital it is to heed the voice of my essential self. Funny, I read this post after having a conversation with my husband about how his job interview went. My husband has been an at-home Dad for the past 5 years. He has really wanted to go back to the work force for the past 2 years but has not been able to get the right job. At times, he has felt that he is unemployable because of the persistent rejection. Anyway, he had a great interview with a company he knows and respects, people he has worked with before and enjoys, doing the work that he would enjoy. But, the job came with frequent travel often 2 — 3 weeks at a time. And he turned it down. His family is that important to him. You have exercised serious retraint and sent a clear message to your subconscious about your decision. New opportunities completely in line with your goals will start flooding in. In Spirit, Nneka PS. In all honesty, I probably would have smoked the crack. Thanks for all your encouragement everyone! These things are never easy, but it does feel good to take a stand. I will say that there is absolutely nothing sleazy or wrong with the opportunity itself … it is a great thing with great people that will make a big difference in the world. For me personally, the crack pipe part of it is that I will be sucked back into the world of corporate consulting, and I know that that work is NOT where my heart and soul are anymore. For someone else, this opportunity would be a true wheatgrass moment. The important thing is that you make decisions based on what is right for you in your life, not what anyone else tells you is right. It sure would have been a hell of a good time with fodder for great stories. I am sure whoever goes in my place will have a great experience. Hi Pam, Great post! Although your opportunity sounds exciting and can take you to new heights in your career, you found out what really matters to you in the long run. Your post further reassured that for me, so thanks. By the way, John Legend worked at The Boston Consulting Group…I worked on some projects with him while we were both employed there! Your posts have encouraged me so much, even though I have never had a real corporate job, and have always had my best work experiences being my own boss. As another comment said, your children grow up so fast, you will never, ever regret being home with them. Pam, Great stuff as always. Your post relates quite directly to my current situation of whether or not to pursue my MBA. The sacrifices in time, money and focus would be great, as would the experience. But in the end, is this really in line with my real life objectives? And will my business suffer or be catapulted as a result of this decision… Thanks again and keep up the good work! Learning to appreciate offers without taking them is a skill few people have. I used to see that as a recruiter, as the simple act of calling someone and telling them you may have a job for them was enough to get them excited. Pam, two months ago the largest accounting firm in my capital city phoned me and offered full time work. I am at home with my 3yo starting up my biz, and its financially tough. However I made the decision to stick with my plan. Their little developing personalities and minds need us. It is not a fast high, it is a lifetime of making smart, healthy choices.
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