There is a legendary tale of 3 men who were laying bricks. A wise man happens to pass by them and ask each of the 3 men what they were doing.
The 1st man casually said he was just laying bricks, the 2nd man half half-heartedly said he was building a wall, the 3rd man full of energy and passion said he is helping build a palace and he has this vision that the palace will be the most beautiful ever.
Three men practically doing the same job but having completely different perspectives on what they do. It’s pretty certain that the 3rd man would be living a more fulfilled life as compared to the other 2.
It’s pertinent to ask ourselves when it comes to our jobs and careers if we are just laying bricks or are we helping build or transform something?
It’s pertinent to ask ourselves when it comes to our jobs and careers if we are just laying bricks or are we helping build or transform something? It need not be only about certain roles or jobs where one thinks one can influence, it’s about identifying elements within whatever you do that brings the best out of you and is the reason for your energy, positivity, and optimism. That certainly is contagious.
So define what you do as building a palace and not just merely laying bricks…