My definition is basically taking any task, duty or responsibility and finding the easiest way to complete the job. Sometimes being efficient could take less time. So how do we determine whom is on the path of least resistance? Now there are times when this path is ideal or can be justified, like mowing the lawn. But what about if your a teacher, a father, a coach? How can we tell the difference between a person who is just "doing their job" to a person who does a job passionately?
The last few years of my life with both jobs and relationships have been my most trying. I justifiably could have cried "poor me" and used what some feel are legitimate reasons, to waller (as they say in the south) in self pity.
I received a text message from a friend today and it said,..
"My wife just sent me a cool email. It said she takes things for granted and stresses the little things too much. She said that seeing you go through tough times and being as caring and loving and unselfish as ever makes her see what a great person you are and that she isn't".
With an email like this, I believe in people and my work more now than ever. I am convinced that working with passion regardless of your trade, does rub off on people. At the end of the day people are what it's all about. Everything else is meaningless.
The path of least resistance may be convenient at times, but if we hold ourselves to a higher standard, our time in this world may truly be blessed.
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