Make a Contribution People who experience more meaningful days view their work not as a series of tasks, but as a contribution. A sense of humor, a knack for diffusing tense situations, an ability to see clearly and get to the heart of a problem can all be viewed as contributions. Reflect and Refuel Americans value time, try to save time, and say more often than not that they don't have enough of it. The fast pace and stress of life may leave seemingly little room for personal introspection or any sense of peace about the course you're on. The prospect of life change is a bit like the prospect of weight loss and improved physique.
Nobody really wants to do the running and weightlifting.
This may mean a complete change of direction, particularly in those cases where you have concluded your current path is grossly misaligned with your defined path, including purpose and values. Or, it may involve finding more meaning in the job you already do. Begin with the inner work, but act to achieve results in the external world. Dr. Lorber is an adjunct faculty member at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and president of The Lorber Kamai Consulting Group.