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missymwac · 5 years

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Somebody’s Got to Clean the Bathrooms

DO WORK THAT MATTERS. It’s all around us, this directive to “Do work that matters.” I’ve been seeing it from the likes of people I admire, like Seth Godin and Jon Acuff. I’ve read it in books and heard it on podcasts and watched impassioned speakers beseech audiences to redirect their goals. I’ve listened to this buzz-phrase #doworkthatmatters and it never made sense. Granted, I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, but this directive was puzzling. So I did a little research. And by “doing a little research,” I mean I asked The Google.

Turns out, quite often, the “work that matters” concept is related to engaging in something out of the ordinary; a leap into unknown territory grasping a grand idea firmly with both hands. It means harnessing creativity and vision and channeling those into something never before seen or done; it speaks to closet creatives and entrepreneurs working to make a difference and/or a ton of money.

Doing Work that Matters requires leaving the cubicle and creating work that resembles Art; work that goes viral and is the business or brand everyone is talking about. Stepping away from the every day and engaging in work that makes a difference in the world. Work that is brand new. Work that enters through the eyes and ears and seeps down into one’s very soul, drenching the spirit with a honey-like coating of something so remarkable, so incredible, that the lives of everyone who encounters it is impacted forever.

We’re talking life changing work, people.

“Let us all turn inward,” they cry, “and be who we were meant to be! Let us be painters and poets and singers and entrepreneurs and inventors and photographers and dancers and create beauty and color and song and fill the world with imagination and fancy! Let us be the Willy Wonka’s, but the Gene Wilder version, ‘cause the Johnny Depp version was awful.” (Okay, I don't know if they really say that last part, but I sure do, because hello?)

And while all that’s fine and good, I hate to burst the Utopia Work Bubble, but...somebody’s got to clean the bathrooms.

It has to get done. I mean, if not, they become dirty and smelly and gross and people cease to use them, which means people cease to use the building they are in. Imagine if no public bathroom anywhere was cleaned, because, instead, the fine people who used to clean them are out harnessing their soul and painting a cornfield somewhere. Because…creativity.

Oh, and while we were on the topic: Somebody has to fix the leaky roof. Somebody has to install the alarm system. Someone has to grow the food. Someone has to cook the food. Someone has to serve the food. Somebody has to pick up the garbage. Someone has to deliver the packages. Someone has to paint the walls. Someone has to sort the papers and file things and answer the phones.

And therein lies the reason I give the “Do Work that Matters” advice the stink eye. See, we run into some pretty dangerous thinking when we start to view THIS work as important and THAT work over there as not so much. “Do Work that Matters” implies that if you aren’t engaging in ground-breaking, life-changing work, then your work doesn’t matter. And yet, if every person set down their plunger, took off their headset and walked out of their cubicle, or left their UPS truck by the side of the road, life as we know it would cease to exist. See, what we fail to realize as we search for work that matters, is that it’s not a matter of finding meaningful work; it’s a matter of finding meaning in whatever work you do.

(Note: If you remember NOTHING else after reading this horribly long post, remember that last line.) You can “Do Work that Matters” and design a building unlike anything anyone has ever seen. It can be a marvel of engineering; a building so cutting-edge that, once completed, the very angels in heaven descend to perch atop its gilded towers and sing the “Hallelujah” chorus. You can design it, but for that “Work that Matters” to become a reality, some folks are going to have to show up with tool belts and hard hats. They are going to spend long hours in the blazing sun. They will sweat and labor as they climb ladders and hammer nails and turn that “work that matters” idea into an actual building. Listen friends: there is no good work or bad work. And if anyone tells you differently, they’ve got something to sell you. If you work, in any way, doing anything, it matters. YOU matter. Just because you don’t do THAT job doesn’t mean YOUR job isn’t important; it doesn’t mean you don’t add value to this world with your labors. Just because you don’t own the largest coffee chain in the world doesn’t mean that your tiny corner coffee stand doesn’t impact your neighborhood. Just because you don’t own Uber doesn’t mean that you don’t impact each and every person that rides in your taxi. Just because you haven’t a Grammy doesn’t mean that the church choir you direct doesn’t impact every set of ears that hear it.

Meaningful work? People, there is meaning in ALL of it.

So go ahead and attend that TED Talk about creating work that matters. Sit in your chair in that huge auditorium and allow your heart and mind to be filled with possibilities. Dream your dreams. Make new goals. Decide to take the plunge into whatever creative entrepreneurial pool you choose. Applaud the speaker and leave, floating up the aisle on a cloud of possibilities and determination.

But as you leave, notice the people entering the auditorium with brooms, vacuums and wastebaskets in hand and remember these are the people that allowed you the opportunity to sit in a clean auditorium. Glance at the chairs and the carpet and the lights and curtains and the audio equipment and remember that each of those things were made, shipped and installed by people; and while they didn’t get applause, each one of those people made that TED Talk possible.

Should you do work that matters?You already do.Because ALL work matters. Now, go be great. And if you are the one responsible, thank you for the clean bathrooms. xoxo

#workthatmatters #seth godin #jonacuff #workmatters #ted talks #findmeaning

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csmartin91 · 2 years

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Rise and shine! What are you doing today to work towards the life that you want to live? God provides for us all the time, but we still have to do our part! We still have to put in the work and time to create the life that we want! Are you working on building good habits? Learning and growing in your field of expertise? Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying to new things to create a bright future for yourself and everyone around you? Mondays don’t have to be the worst days, work doesn’t have to be horrible! If you are unhappy where you are, change! Find something that matters to you that you can put your heart and soul into! Work hard, play hard! You are in control of your life! You have the power and ability to create the life you want to live! #motivationmonday #affirmationscoffee #motivation #encouragement #workhard #coffeeshop #coffee #God #workthatmatters #affirmations #affirmation #lifecoach #dailyaffirmations #dailyaffirmation #daveramsey #quote #riseandshine #hustleandgrind #hustle #grind (at Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWTinPBPdk8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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photojenicphotography · 3 years

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I’m so close I can taste it. ❤️ 🍄 📷 ☮️ 🌲 🫂#youdig #justbe #themoment #peacewithin #lovethem #kids #workthatmatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQa7Aygvg2/?utm_medium=tumblr

#youdig #justbe #themoment #peacewithin #lovethem #kids #workthatmatters

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tribeofwriters · 4 years

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Sometimes having coffee with your best friend, is all the therapy you need. #therapy #conversation #connectionship #connection #relationships #friends #bestfriends #coffee #eeffoc #morningcoffee #butfirstcoffee #setyourselfup #tribeofwriters #sitintheseat #workthatmatters #hardwork #workhard #authorpreneur #getshitdone #dothework #dothedo #writersjourney #tipsforwriters #writers #authors #tipsforcreatives #tipsforauthors #writingtips #writingadvice #writedaily @tribeofwriters (at Marietta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9taJWtgh90/?igshid=igb6z8phtmo8

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stylejoburg · 5 years

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M E: L O O K I N L A S T Q U A R T E R L I K E • • • #Conversion #Deadlines #NewBusiness #WorkThatMatters #CTOffice #LegacyProjects #PropositionsThatShiftTheNeedle #LetsGO! https://www.instagram.com/p/B0p0neIBUuf/?igshid=1k471p0earj6u

#conversion #deadlines #newbusiness #workthatmatters #ctoffice #legacyprojects #propositionsthatshifttheneedle #letsgo

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simplykass · 7 years

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H&PS Industry Live 2017 - Team EDW #accenture #accenturemoments #accentureh&ps #workthatmatters

#accenturemoments #workthatmatters #accenture #accentureh

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allthingsgreengreenliving · 6 years

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Use this Not That! Fact: By reducing just one paper towel a day, we could save 571,230,000 pounds of paper towel waste in America every year. . . . . #usethisnotthatplasticalternatives #usethisnotthat #reducereuserecycle #norwexmission #norwexclassroom #workthatmatters #plasticalternatives #crunchymomonamission #makeachange #purposefulliving #ecofriendly #earthconscious #safehaven #toxicfreeliving #savetime #savemoney #saveyourhealth #helptheenvironment #allthingsgreenliving #suiterocksIG #cowhana #bestieswesties

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thegoodlifebiz-blog · 6 years

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Hack the Entrepreneur: How to Stop Procrastinating, Build a Business, and Do Work That Matters

Hack the Entrepreneur

Do you find yourself procrastinating? Always busy but never really achieving anything? In his book: Hack the Entrepreneur: how to stop procrastinating, build a business, and do work that matters, Jonny Nastor will be your personal mastermind, coach, and mentor as he gives you the guidance and kick in the ass you need today.

You Should Read This Book:

If you are stuck and don't know what to do next... If you want to control your destiny... If you want to design a lifestyle that puts you in control of your time and income, this book is for you... If you want to do work that matters... If you want to work on projects that make a real impact and have meaning to you and others, this book will let you discover your true value... If you want the freedom to travel... If the idea of working on your business while traveling the world makes you smile, digital entrepreneurship and Hack the Entrepreneur is for you. >

What You Will Learn

Getting started - there are similar obstacles we all face or have faced when getting started in business. Once we've broken through and started, we all wish we could've started sooner. Ideas - If right now you are struggling to come up with a great business idea, don't worry: this section has you covered Growth - Once you have mastered the initial four sections, you will be ready to find and enjoy true growth. This is where you, your ideas, and your business will grow and scale way beyond you. Mindset - There is an endless amount of tactics and strategies you can use to start and grow your business, but without the proper mindset you will never achieve the level of success you deserve. This section will help you form that mindset. Being Wrong - As entrepreneurs, one of our greatest struggles is the fear of being wrong, making mistakes, and failing. This section is laid out to walk you through how to be wrong in your business, as well as how to use your mistakes to learn, grow, and catapult yourself to new heights. Get It From Amazon Read the full article

#business #coach #Content-controlsoftware #Economy #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #Ethics #hacktheentrepreneur #HumanInterest #Metaphysics #mindset #positivemindset #Procrastination #Psychology #StopProcrastinating #success #successmindset #workthatmatters

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melaniemurphymyer · 6 years

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It was a difficult part, too, one I've been fretting over for a long time. Sometimes I surprise myself in a good way. Grateful for those times. #Shoutout to author @mariebostwick who inspired me with her post about choosing the word "deliberate" for her 2018 word of the year. I'm choosing it too! 📝 . #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #writinglife #writerscommunity #writing #writersofinstagram #writingjourney #writinginspiration #nonfiction #memoir #accomplishment #productive #inspiring #grateful #writingishard #persistence #nevergiveup #youcandoit #workthatmatters

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ramseycreativeteam-blog · 7 years

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The little touches, like this beautiful menu, are what take our events to the next level. This was from a dinner we did for the Stewardship Conference last week. . . . . #workthatmatters #daveramsey #createwithpurpose #eventprofs #typeography #excellenceintheordinary (at Ramsey Solutions)

#typeography #daveramsey #excellenceintheordinary #createwithpurpose #eventprofs #workthatmatters

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thefeliciastarks · 7 years

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Not for carnal reasons.....but as a reminder that his daughters and sons shouldn't ever be doubted! ohhhhhhh yes he will! When he says YES.....nobody can say NO! Side note.....make sure you stay grounded in the word.....cause it's NOT about you...but who can be reached through your testimony! #footstool #keepgoing #kingdombuilding #workthatmatters #hopegiver #impactlives #doer #youdeserveallthatyoudesire #winning #wiseUPqueens #wiseUPkings #allwedoiswin #fitfam #fitmom #fitchick #fitspo

#workthatmatters #keepgoing #impactlives #hopegiver #fitfam #doer #fitmom #kingdombuilding #allwedoiswin #footstool #winning #fitchick #wiseupqueens #wiseupkings #youdeserveallthatyoudesire #fitspo

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saxafimedianetwork · 3 years

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American Woman To Establish Children’s Legal Defense Center in Somaliland

By #contributing to @Caitlin & Idiris seed funding campaign, you’ll be part of #protecting #children in #Somaliland &, in turn of building a more just world. They need $65k to make #CLDC a reality. #donation #HelpUs #workthatmatters #justice #Hargeisa @gatesfoundation

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#Caitlin Lambert #Children #Children’s Legal Defense Center (CLDC)#Criminal #Hargeisa #Human Rights #Idiris Muhammed #Justice Systems #Prison #Security and Justice #Somaliland #United States

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avalentour · 5 years

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Why we say R+F is Life Changing!!❤️

These two precious twins have been hoped for and prayed over for years! And now that they are here, I wanted to share my joy for my sweet upline Natalie and her husband Rocky! If you ever wonder why I chose to jump on board with R+F and what its going to accomplish for me and already has for one of my favorite uplines on my team, stories like Natalie's are exactly the reason why!!

Before R+F, Natalie and Rocky had a set of twin boys 👬 thanks to years of IVF. Then because of Rodan + Fields, Natalie was able to leave her position as a Physician's Assistant to be home with those boys full time. Since leaving her PA career, R+F has completely funded years more of additional IVF, which led to this pic - another set of twins - a beautiful baby boy and girl 👫.

We do have the best skincare products on the planet 🌎 . You’ve seen the before and afters. We have the clinics trials that back them. 🙌🏼

But when we use the phrase “life-changing skincare” we are referring to moments just like the one captured here.☝️❤️

Do you need something in your life to change? Maybe it’s only your skin - we can help with that. Maybe it’s so much more - let’s talk.

#lifechanging #skincarethatcares #RFLife #BigBusiness #SmartSkincare #workthatmatters

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tribeofwriters · 4 years

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Listen to your BODY, it always knows BEST #body #gutfeeling #bodyspeak #mindbody #anatomy #alignment #alchemy #energy #vibes #healing #wellness #wellbeing #healthy #happiness #innerjoy #setyourselfup #tribeofwriters #sitintheseat #workthatmatters #hardwork #workhard #authorpreneur #getshitdone #dothework #dothedo #gowrite #creatives #plottwists #reading #writerslife @tribeofwriters (at Marietta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9tZCkJA4t8/?igshid=1a0ygcoulcfpg

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stylejoburg · 7 years

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t h e | f u t u r e | o f | a r t | a n d | l u x u r y. ______________________________________________________________#perrierjouëtartdinner #perrierjouet #art #luxury #luxenation #workthatmatter #strategistatplay #JoburfArtFair (at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & SPA)

#perrierjouet #luxury #art #joburfartfair #luxenation #strategistatplay #workthatmatter #perrierjouëtartdinner

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hobobuzz · 7 years

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New #hoboken tweet. Come do #workthatmatters in #Hoboken, NJ: Customer Engagement and Training Specialist (A&A). Apply today! https://t.co/gdkbVLG7Bf

#Hoboken #Twitter

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