Sometimes, a word pops up over and over until I just can’t ignore it. This past week, that word has been “sustainability.” We most often hear about sustainability in the context of the environment, or about the operations of a corporation or organization. While I was at a meeting last week listening to Lorinda Rowledge of EKOSI speaking on “Sustainability: The Next Edge of Coaching,” the question “Am I sustainable?” popped into my head. (The short answer: no!) Are you making choices that lead to personal sustainability and success? Let’s explore what that means…
Taking the “easy way” is not a particularly popular approach to success and life.
Consider this quote: “The path of least resistance is the path of the loser” (H.G. Wells)
When I tried to find a contrasting quote that stated the virtues of a life lived with ease, I came up empty-handed.
Not one to force the matter, I’m going to rely on my own intuition and experience: forcing things – applying effort where there is resistance – creates struggle, stress and needless suffering.
