1 Trip, 2 Wins

I recently received an e-mail from a blog reader that encouraged me. So much so that I think it will encourage you, too! Here's an excerpt, word for word:

"I went on my first vacation since changing jobs. 2 things stood out to me.

1. I've never been more excited for a vacation before. For the first time in my life it felt like my vacation wasn't to get away from a job I hated. Instead it felt like a celebration of my recent hard work or "work that matters" as you often say it. It was an actual time of rest and gratefulness, which felt weird to me.

2. I was actually excited to go back to work. I know you talk about this all the time, but I'm not sure I actually believed you. It's true! I was just as excited to go back to work as I was to go on vacation. It was a weird feeling!

Thank you for challenging me and forcing me to see work in a different way. More important, for convincing me that "work that matters" applies to me too."

I don't want to add much to this. I think it's so beautiful to see someone have the courage and conviction to pursue work that matters, even if it means making decisions that may fly in the face of friends, family, co-workers, and our culture as a whole. Work that matters matters, and it's right in front of each of us. This person reached out and seized it. Just one vacation in, and he already sees the truth. Special times for him and his family. I wish him well on this new journey, and I wish the same to you, too.

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