Greater Than Yourself

We all strive for personal goals on a daily basis, some minor and others of great importance. I can be described as an individual who "goes hard", meaning I spend the majority of the day pushing for the next big thing in my life. The problem is that an individual can spend their whole life setting and accomplishing goals, but never crossing paths with an event that is greater than themselves. By "greater than yourself", I am referring to something bigger than your individual efforts and accomplishments. Example, If you were witness to a 1980 hockey match in Lake Placid or the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's you were privy to something greater than yourself. Events of such magnitude are far and few between in this cynical world, which leaves many of us disconnected. That being the case, It is up to us as individuals to create moments of humanity, build bridges, and lift those around us. Lately, there has been a great push to use business as a solution to social ills, but it is not quite the same as the faith and effort of the masses. I strive daily for success, but am always looking for something greater than myself. We all want to belong, connect, and make a difference; it is only human. The obstacle that most of us encounter is the belief that selfless acts take away from our ability to be successful. But I am hear to tell you that feeding the human spirit with acts of benevolence will only strengthen your character and recharge your batteries. As an individual, you come out stronger than when you went in, now that's success.