Do I have to give up success to have meaningful work?

Somewhere along the way, we got the idea that to do meaningful work - work that makes a difference means we have to sacrifice personal wealth, profit and success. We associate work that makes a difference with the terms "non-profit", volunteerism and personal sacrifice. It creates a kind of starving artist mentality. I want to challenge that ‘either/or’” notion.

Guy Kawasaki is a pretty famous entrepreneur and marketing guru. He has a background in venture capital. He recently discussed the importance of meaningful work and success. He said:

“…those companies that are fundamentally founded to change the world, to make the world a better place, to make meaning are the companies that make a difference. They are the companies to succeed. My naive and romantic belief is that if you make meaning you will probably make money. But if you set out to make money you probably won’t make meaning and you won’t make money.”

So meaningful work, according to Gary is a foundation for success. You can read more about Gary’s comments at in my article by clicking on the link below.

OK, how do you make meaning?

He cites the three ways as to make meaning as:

1. Increase the quality of life
2. Right a wrong
3. Prevent the end of something good

I am trying to hit all three with my work,The Disquiet in Men.

You can read more about this in my article,
Are you doing work that has meaning?.

Can you answer one of the 3 questions with the work you do now or work you want to do?

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