On Success - and Significance
Copyright Jack Mixner. 714 449 1040. www.mixnerstrategy.com
"One of the most common characteristics of a person who is nearing the end of the first half is that unquenchable desire to move from success to significance. After a first half of doing what we were supposed to do, we'd like to do something in the second half that is more meaningful-something that rises above the perks and paychecks into the stratosphere of significance" (Drucker, page 138, quoting Bob Buford, in Halftime, page 83-84).
"Significance need not be a 180-degree change. Instead, do some retrofitting so that you can apply your gifts in the ways that allow you to spend more time on things related to what's in your box. And to do it in such a way as to reclaim the thrill of that first deal (Buford, page 89)."
Meaningful contributions can be more rewarding than monetary rewards.
References
Drucker, Peter F. and Joseph A. Maciariello. The Effective Executive in Action: A Journal for Geting the Right Things Done. Collins. 2006.
Buford, Bob. Halftime. Zondervan Publishing House. 1994.