Spiral Upwards: Collaborate with those who enjoy what they’re doing!
Recently I have been working with a designer who likes what he is doing. He enjoys creating beautiful things, and although the topic on which I asked him to work out a flyer was as unknown to him as lifeforms are to Mars, he took it to the heart and dove right in.
It struck me that, after some emails back and forth and a phone call, that while we’re working together, the conversation and ideas spiral upwards, simply because of the fact we both really enjoy what we are doing. We connect, so to say, and that connection becomes stronger because we have a common playground; loving what we do. The understanding between two or more people that they are in a project to enjoy it, to an extend ensures that the work will get done, that the result will be good, and that all involved will have gained something by it. In short, it creates a bond of trust. And giddiness.
I for one am a believer of doing the things you truly enjoy, and am now starting to see, again I might add, that my belief is not wrong, or misguided. If you actively seek out the things you like, and if you actively seek out to work with people who are crazy about whatever it is they do, it will enrich you both.
I’ll try to come of off my kite now.
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“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ~ By Confusius, a Chinese Philosopher.
I agree with you Guido. Especially with difficult or protracted work it is important to enjoy what you’re doing or else you won’t succeed. I also learned that love for your work is an important factor when your task or job involves convincing people.