This is one of my all-time favorite posts here – for the conversation in the comments. Glad you stumbled across it…

This is one of my all-time favorite posts here – for the conversation in the comments. Glad you stumbled across it…

This post is quite the thought provoker. It’s awesome! Personally, my largest fear in life is being too afraid to take the risk of doing something great. I fear sloth and apathy. So, to that end, I think White Whales are wonderful if not essential to motivating us away from the dangers of complacency.

But not at the cost of sacrificing one’s happiness and “better self”.

In the end, our lives and legacy are about the memories we had AND the memories of us we leave behind in others. Greatness of life need not be measured in size or quantity but also (and perhaps more importantly) in passion and quality.

Cheers!

This post is quite the thought provoker. It’s awesome! Personally, my largest fear in life is being too afraid to take the risk of doing something great. I fear sloth and apathy. So, to that end, I think White Whales are wonderful if not essential to motivating us away from the dangers of complacency.

But not at the cost of sacrificing one’s happiness and “better self”.

In the end, our lives and legacy are about the memories we had AND the memories of us we leave behind in others. Greatness of life need not be measured in size or quantity but also (and perhaps more importantly) in passion and quality.

Cheers!

Great post and conversations here.

I don’t believe in the concept of work/life balance. Our priorities change with life. When you’re building a business you will need to give more time there. When you have a young child, the first few years will require a lot of your attention. Ultimately its about doing what that day demands, with all your heart. In sum, a balanced may emerge.

Another concept that has created a lot of angst is this linear expectation of growth – getting on to ‘BIGGER’ things. Life sometimes has other ideas, and creates detours; dives into places you didn’t know about, slows down when you want to run and hurtles ahead when you want to rest. Accepting this isn’t easy. But there’s a reason why so many inventions and discoveries were made when they were least expected i.e. fortune favours the prepared mind and an OPEN heart.

Curiosity is the most over-looked gift of life — thats how we find white whales!

Legacy is another subject thats got muddled between physical creation / intellectual creation. The list of heroes you may put together will be different from mine, and thats quite alright. The universe is thankfully large-hearted enough for all kinds of heroes to shine.

So then it comes down to finding and living our own personal legend. Whether it means writing a great book, inventing a car than runs on water or espousing a philosophy that changes the lives of millions – what’s important is to give back, make a difference and live a life that makes us, our families and friends proud of. That’s my understanding of legacy and immortality!

Cheers
Anita Lobo

Great post and conversations here.

I don’t believe in the concept of work/life balance. Our priorities change with life. When you’re building a business you will need to give more time there. When you have a young child, the first few years will require a lot of your attention. Ultimately its about doing what that day demands, with all your heart. In sum, a balanced may emerge.

Another concept that has created a lot of angst is this linear expectation of growth – getting on to ‘BIGGER’ things. Life sometimes has other ideas, and creates detours; dives into places you didn’t know about, slows down when you want to run and hurtles ahead when you want to rest. Accepting this isn’t easy. But there’s a reason why so many inventions and discoveries were made when they were least expected i.e. fortune favours the prepared mind and an OPEN heart.

Curiosity is the most over-looked gift of life — thats how we find white whales!

Legacy is another subject thats got muddled between physical creation / intellectual creation. The list of heroes you may put together will be different from mine, and thats quite alright. The universe is thankfully large-hearted enough for all kinds of heroes to shine.

So then it comes down to finding and living our own personal legend. Whether it means writing a great book, inventing a car than runs on water or espousing a philosophy that changes the lives of millions – what’s important is to give back, make a difference and live a life that makes us, our families and friends proud of. That’s my understanding of legacy and immortality!

Cheers
Anita Lobo