Behind the Lens: Your Job Should Mean Something

Why satisfaction in your craft will always matter more than the money

This week’s photo captures more than a man welding steel; it captures the essence of what real work is supposed to look like.

The hood, sparks, and sweat aren’t glamorous, but they’re alive.

You can feel the focus, intensity, and quiet pride of a man locked in with his craft, and that’s something too many people today will never know, because they’ve reduced their job to nothing but a paycheck.

Money matters, but it isn’t enough…

If the only reason you get out of bed is to collect a few dollars for bills, you’re going to live small, and you’re going to burn out fast because no amount of money can replace the satisfaction of meaning.

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The Difference Between Showing Up and Investing Yourself

Punching the clock isn’t enough.

Work is supposed to shape you; it’s supposed to call something out of you, like discipline, patience, strength, and focus.