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George Bernard Shaw on Life

Nate Burgos — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:07:35 +0000

George Bernard Shaw, Playwright: “This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as I live it is my privilege—my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I love. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me; it is a sort of splendid torch which I’ve got a hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

Lucien, 6, on Living

Nate Burgos — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:28:51 +0000

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Hijiri K. Shepherd on Life

Nate Burgos — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:58:23 +0000

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Brian K. McDaniel on Life and Word

Nate Burgos — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:36:21 +0000

Let this be the last New Year that you make a ‘new start.’ Think about it. Every January the world makes new resolutions and every February those newly purchased exercise machines become overpriced clothes hangers. Rather than look to the calendar to set an ill-fated point of new beginnings, let every day become its own accomplishment. Start each day with an idea of what you are setting out to achieve, incorporating the resolutions listed above into bite-size, attainable daily goals.

How can you be more productive today? How can you expand awareness of your brand today? Who can you connect with today amongst your peers? What new skill can you learn or improve upon today? How will you better communicate with your clients today?

We cannot do it all at once. Nor is it realistic to expect ourselves to reach the end of the year and look back at the goals we set—without ever checking in along the way—to reveal a perfect success rate.

Live your life as a freelancer in the moment. Set out to do the best you possibly can for today and discover the joy of a job well done on a daily basis, rather than a yearly disappointment. The pride you take in your completed work, the sense of accomplishment at the end of a productive day, and the constant growth as a person as well as a freelancer in your field will improve your quality of living in ways you can only imagine.

Resolve to let these resolutions be the last one’s you make on an annual basis. Resolve to embrace each day with expectation and a full view of its unlimited potential. Resolve to live and work and play within each moment to the fullest of your abilities and enjoy a new life from this point forward, rather than a New Year every January.

You won’t be sorry.

Frank Chimero on Life and People

Nate Burgos — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:30:34 +0000

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