I subscribe to A LOT of business trainings, like A LOT, as in "is there a support group out there?"
Today I got one that has just been hanging in my mind ever since I read it.
It wasn't that it shared a new idea, it was really my gut reaction to a long held business belief that has been floating in me since I read it.
They purpose of their email was to uphold the belief, that in business:
"Revenue solves every problem"
and there is a part of this that really resonates with me.
Too often people work so hard on things that just don't matter
And I talk a lot about focusing on "revenue producing activites"
But I also know this:
Money doesn't heal the soul
If your soul isn't singing
If your daily activites don't honor the whispers of your soul
If your soul isn't at piece with your choices and direction
Well, then it is an empty, purposeless, unfulfilling business and life.
And no amount of money can cure that
when we lead with soul, revenue flows
when we lead with revenues, everything dries up
One of my favorite quotations
and that is my desire for you
make money
have fun
change your little corner of the world
xo, lisa
How true your words are, Lisa! I firmly believe you must LIVE your passion, else it’s just a job and eventually even the revenue will be come meaningless.
Not only has my soul stopped singing, it’s forgotten the words. Can’t find the tune. Doesn’t even have the radio playing any longer. And the final sign …. I bought a birthday card at Hallmark. Without guilt. Well, maybe a little guilt. After all, I own a craft store aisle and a half.
Celia, that breaks my heart. Here is to you finding a new tune that puts a smile on your face!
xo, lisa
Angela, totally agree! no amount of money in the world can bring value if you aren’t passionate!
xo, lisa
Agree totally! Enjoy everyday as it unfolds!