| Stephen Covey wrote in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" that when someone is on his deathbed, he never wishes he had spent more time at the office.
To live your life fruitfully, Covey suggests that we know ourselves better and find the LIFE VALUE which is your focus in life (This VALUE could be spending more time on wife/kids, your religion, your friends, your parents, your charity work, etc.) Once we have a focus, we can plan all our time (and pressure & activity) around the centre focus. Ask yourself if getting angry over a small problem is worth it if you look bakc after 10 years time? Pressure is what you impose on yourself. If your lifestyle is not satisfying, change your job/career or what your are spending your time on. As for me, I moved away from a stressful life selling CRM applications to a more relaxed work environment. The upside - I get to spend much more time with my wife and kids. I am enjoying life! |
Pressure is About Expectation