I digress

"Every man is the sum total of his reactions to experience [and every woman, as a matter of fact]. As your experiences differ and multiply, you become a different man, and hence your perspective changes."
Hunter S. Thompson

He goes on to say that it therefore makes no sense to continually adjust ourselves for a goal that changes with our perspective. Rather than seeking to be a fireman, banker, doctor (or lawyer), we are to strive to be ourselves.

We may still be a fireman, banker or doctor, but the goal is being made to conform to ourselves, not the reverse. His assertion is that this allows us to live meaningful lives, making our work contribute to what matters to us, rather than the reverse.

(Thanks to Heather Bussing for making me aware of Brain Pickings, which posted this excerpt.)

Something to ponder as Friday edges closer.