This week started off hard. On Monday I was overwhelmed with uncertainty - the kind of uncertainty and fear that comes with designs that don't yet exist but have a quickly approaching deadlines. I started consoling my fits of panic by saying "The reward is going to come in just a week - with finished designs, kick-ass case studies and a few paychecks."
My sister (/business partner) quickly reminded me that the reward is right here, right now. The reward is that we have a bunch of amazing clients and that we get to work together to help them. The reward is in the journey - not the destination (a little trite, but oh so true).
All of that said, I'm glad it's the weekend.
After being raised to just "get through things" and constantly plan for what was to come, I realized I wasn't really enjoying what I was experiencing because I was constantly worrying about what hadn't happened yet.
ReplyDeleteIf I kept living like that I don't think I'd ever be satisfied or happy or content. But I finally feel like I am now. :)
You're right, it does sound kind of trite. But it also has the ring of truth.
ReplyDeleteGood things to keep in mind, and be reminded of. Thank you.
It's funny because as I get older I find that those old clichés are around for a reason - because they're true! It's just not enough for me to hear it - I've got to experience it to learn the lesson.
ReplyDeletesuch a good reminder. I'm always telling my boyfriend it's not about getting from point A to point B, but it's the journey between that's usually the most memorable.
ReplyDeleteI have a tendency to focus on the end and the money when it comes to a design I'm stressing about, but your sis is right. Thanks for the reminder :)
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