The Work/Profit Equation

I have said it before but it bears repeating, creating change in your life is hard work.

It being Labor Day it is a good time to talk about hard work. There is only one real motivator for work and that is profit. Whether that profit is monetary, social betterment or personal satisfaction, all the work we do is for profit.

When we decide it is time to change our lives we have to consider how much effort is worth how much profit. How much work is the change worth? These are questions we have to consider for each change we want to make.

The questions we must ask ourselves are what do I want? What is it worth to me?

When we are losing more then we gain, we need to know it and cut and run.

500

A few days ago Up From The Ashes published its 500th post. To think I have sat down and shared my thoughts, my hopes, my fears, my failures and successes 500 times amazes me.

Every day has been another step closer to becoming who I want to be, learning to be strong, confident and one who dares to dream. I hope these 500 hundred posts have helped you, have offered insight and given you courage.

Remember this is not a place to necessarily be inspired, but to know that you are not alone in looking for ways to change your life. We are doing this together.

What are your struggles? What are your fears? Where have you triumphed? I would love to hear about your journey.

A Matter of Perception

I am a walker. I enjoy getting around by walking and this affects the way I see the world.

I have a job now that requires me to go to a different city. This means I take the bus.

The bus I catch is not the normal route. It makes fewer stops and swings into a neighborhood most times missed.

Every new driver is sure I am getting on the wrong bus.

But I am a walker and this affects my perception. The next city over is not big, no matter were I would be let off, it would close enough for me.

How does who you are affect how you see the world?