The notion of “arriving” or “making it” seems to be prevalent in the minds of most people. Sure, that’s my generalization but if you look at how we operate as a society you’ll see that we set goals, we work to reach some level of economic status, and we long for the next thing.

We can jump to the criticism of blaming the media and the push of marketing and advertising. I’ll simply take the position that “they” – being the all inclusive mass media – are enablers.

Any rational person will see that we are wired in some strange way to push for more comfort and less pain and this leads to a selfish and ungrateful attitude.

Before I go off on some rant let me just jump to the point I’m trying to make … the destination is pointless if we don’t enjoy the ride. What are you doing today that brings you pleasure, comfort, enjoyment?

I had lunch with David Whited. He and I are hitting it off as we seem to be like minded. I like how he thinks on this topic. He says he answers to himself as an 80 year old in a rocking chair. What did you do today that you like? What is really going to matter as I look back on my life?

Enjoy today.

- Kyle Dreier

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