Do what you love…
Recently, Warren Buffet said that folks are a success when they do what they love. That’s it.
See, the thing is this. You can try to convince people that you’re something that you’re not, or you can actually be the thing you want. It’s that simple. A number of smart folks back it up, including Fred Wilson (both here and here), the fabulous Anne 2.0, and Matt McCall. The common thread in each of these, for me, is that all really define success against internal measures, not how much money flows to the bottom line. Sure, the money often follows, but it’s not the first consideration in any of these cases.
In business, too often, when we focus on what’s going to make the most money, we achieve poor results. I think it’s more effective to focus on what inspires our passions. At the very least, if it doesn’t lead to fame and/or fortune, you’ll have enjoyed the process along the way.
Sphere: Related ContentRelated posts:
December 4th, 2006 at 5:00 pm
[…] Tim Peters’ channels Warren Buffet, the oracle from Omaha and one of the richest men on the planet, and my personal hero, in hammering home the real reason, why we might all be web workers: You can try to convince people that you’re something that you’re not, or you can actually be the thing you want. It’s that simple. A number of smart folks back it up, including Fred Wilson (both here and here), the fabulous Anne 2.0, and Matt McCall. The common thread in each of these, for me, is that all really define success against internal measures, not how much money flows to the bottom line. Sure, the money often follows, but it’s not the first consideration in any of these cases. […]
December 28th, 2006 at 4:08 am
[…] Do what you love — Also recent, also popular. […]
December 9th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
[…] bunch of years, then transitioned to interactive marketing and e-commerce almost a decade ago. Find something you love, then go do […]
December 9th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
[…] of my most popular pieces last year talked about why it’s important to do what you love. Sam Decker has started a great series on just how to figure out what that is. I can’t wait […]
August 12th, 2008 at 6:28 am
[…] son-of-a-gun that ever lived. My family is wonderful, my health great, my career thriving. I get to do what I love every day. Sure, sometimes bad things happen. You can’t always control the things that happen to you. […]
June 4th, 2009 at 7:03 am
[…] of a travelogue, cataloging his learnings along the creative road. And like my post advising you to do what you love, Hugh doesn’t guarantee fame or fortune. But, wouldn’t you prefer to enjoy what […]