How do you define your road to gold? What does your journey look like? When asked these questions at business versus home, how do you reply?
Our roads shift daily. We wade deep waters, traverse winding roads and cling the steering wheel in treacherous conditions. Then, there’s times that it’s smooth sailing, open windows with the outdoor air flowing in.
How we feel about our work and what’s going on at work, influences how we feel at home. For many, we take our work with us, even when we’re not working. That’s not new news.
With the ever increasing work remote, work from home, the lines meld even closer. Before COVID-19, per Motus’ Challenges, Benefits, Statistics and Predictions for Remote Workers by Dawn Romvari, 54% of US workers worked remotely part time. Part time ranges from one day or more per month. Today, after COVID they estimate that up to 40% will continue working remotely full time.
Finding our “road” in the road to gold evolves. But, one thing is certain, this road requires your awareness and navigation.
Your Road to Gold is Your Road
If you’re climbing a mountain filled with loose rocks, many forks on the trails, who is by your side? 1) The very smart business person who spends 80% of their time ‘developing strategy’ and prepared by reading the trail map or, 2) The trail guide who’s lived and breathed that trail for years.
The answer of course is #2, but why? Knowledge, hard work and execution outweighs book smarts just about every time. The person who’s fallen on the rocks, tripped over the roots, knows where the snake beds are brings the needed skill.
They’ve worked the mountain. Lived it. Breathed it. And more than likely, they love it.
The trail guide definitely makes the mountain climb in this case safer and more fun. Plus, you’re making the most of the hike and the overall experience. So one could say you brought your research skill (and common sense) in selecting the best option for you!
As a remote worker, your desired “gold’ probably hasn’t changed. What has changed is the road itself. For you and those around you – peers, managers, folks you manage – it’s different.
What Hasn’t Changed
What hasn’t changed is the need to work, to grind it out, to experience and execute on the road. If setbacks and roadblocks occur along the way and you overcome them, you’ve learned.
When you complete tasks and milestones, there’s personal satisfaction. When you drive and ride with others on the journey, there’s teamwork and resources to draw upon.
With sustained tenacity, these all lead to anchored achievement, accomplishment and personal satisfaction. Your new road continues. And your tenacity delivers personal ‘gold’ professionally and personally many times over the course of life’s road.
For a good read on a critical indicator of success, I appreciate Inc.’s article of The One Thing That is a Better Indicator of Success Than Talent (According to Science) by Thomas Oppong.
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