Some of the happiest moments in my life came from the satisfaction of a job well done. Not only that, but the satisfaction of a job well done on something that really mattered to me, that aligned with who I truly was at my core, that gave me that sense of meaning that eluded me for most of my life.
I felt it when I held the proof copy of each one of my books in my hand. I felt it when I got off stage after giving a talk in front of thousands of people and signed autographs. Every once in a while, I feel it when I sit back and think of just how much work I put in to be able to make it to the point I’m at now. There are few feelings better than saying you’re going to do something important and then actually doing it.
Life isn’t all about accomplishments, but there’s a spiritual component to achieving the heights of whatever it is you aim for. It doesn’t matter what you aim for, but meeting a certain level of excellence you know you’re capable of reaching provides a sense of happiness that can’t be found elsewhere.
