I have been thinking lately that it is extremely important for everybody to find an activity outside of work that can be enriching, rewarding and pleasureable.
Right out of college, I was energetic and exuberant about going to work. I had a point to prove, both to myself and my employers and therefore I invested considerable time and energy and immersed myself at work. But after you have been through the grind for a decade or so, the enthusiasm starts to wane and wither; there are periods of time when work is interesting and other periods when you struggle to leave home for work or just can't wait for the day to end.
I think in those rough time, a hobby can ease things, because it is something to fall back on. On a personal level, I am actively trying to get involved with several NGOs whose mission appeals to me. This gives me a chance to do something that I believe is important, while also giving me great satisfaction. It is also a chance to meet a diverse set of people from all walks of life, making it an enriching experience.
This morning, I read the Sept. 19th entry in the Daily Drucker. And in a startling coincidence, Peter Drucker - the great management guru - makes the very same point, of course with more eloquence than I can.
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