Compare two lists of ten ways to cut back on stress.
List #1. Top item: Find An Outlet - A hobby, like fishing
List #2. Top item: Be passionate - About how your work improves people's lives
Which one do you think would help YOU more?
Something to ponder for those who pick #1: Why does your work have to be something so unpleasant and stressful that you need a break from it? That was the whole point of the wonderful book, "Get Back in the Box" by Doug Rushkoff.
Do what you love madly and at least you will be feeling good about yourself. Plus those around you will be delighted to have gotten to interact with you about that thing, versus someone who is so stressed out by what they do, or who just does it for the money.
Anyway, the two lists of ten ways to relieve stress are right here:
The other night I had dinner with a friend at Chicago's Maria's Mexican restaurant, near the airport. Wonderful warm place, great food and drinks.
The rotund and super friendly waiter padded over and asked if we wanted drinks. We decided on Margaritas with their "best" tequila - Patron Anejo. I was toying with having a double, and the waiter goes, "Oh, that's expensive! We make really good strong ones. Why don't you try it first and see THEN if you like another shot?"
I already liked him, but then I really liked him. We left him a giant tip.
When's the last time a sales sort who stands to benefit from the size of your purchase, (the tip in this case, it being a percent of the cost of the meal) advised you NOT to buy something more expensive that YOU bring up, until you try what they think will do the trick for you, for less?
