I read a David Brooks book last year, "The Road to Character". He discussed the great life motivations. Some say money, some power. Brooks said that the desire to be relevant is the true motivator. Since stumbling on this concept, I have attempted to seek to be relevant.
Having several children and grandchildren, my desire is to be a significant influence for good in their lives. For me this is more important that power or money since either is fleeting and easily gone with the wind. Relevance remains if you make others oriented choices.
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