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Jim11 · 10-05-2007, 04:34 PM

I somewhat agree with the previous poster, but think you had some good things to say, Phil.

"aim to be the best in your department, etc" is a mindset I refuse to take.
Aim to do my best while making others better at the same time is more my philosophy. The end result is often the same though, but I'm not caught up in the drive to BEAT EVERYONE in the process.

A matter of personal choice I suppose. I would rather be the sage, at peace with my life, living in the moment, not obsessing over goals and results, etc.

I think your advice about not being indifferent and coasting makes a lot of sense though. No matter what path you choose I think it's important to, as steve would say, live consciously.

10-05-2007, 04:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jim11 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 213	I somewhat agree with the previous poster, but think you had some good things to say, Phil. "aim to be the best in your department, etc" is a mindset I refuse to take. Aim to do my best while making others better at the same time is more my philosophy. The end result is often the same though, but I'm not caught up in the drive to BEAT EVERYONE in the process. A matter of personal choice I suppose. I would rather be the sage, at peace with my life, living in the moment, not obsessing over goals and results, etc. I think your advice about not being indifferent and coasting makes a lot of sense though. No matter what path you choose I think it's important to, as steve would say, live consciously.