Not Quite Finished

It's been noted that some people define themselves by a career.  That can be a trap that can easily snare anyone.  I've been caught in it a couple times when contemplating changes in my own career.  Reflecting upon past accomplishments does make it difficult to separate one's self from a job.  I've often stated that we are all more than the sum of our experiences.  In fact, I'll go a step further to say that we are all more than the sum of our experiences, careers, and accomplishments.  It is not just the individual, but also the sum of our relationships.  I have often found that in order to be successful, you have to surround yourself with talented, diverse individuals that are able to constantly share skills and learn from each other.

I'm no expert on existentialism, but the idea about working within the sum of our own experiences seems out-of-date in the modern world.  Beyond the scope of your own experience, we are starting to become a collective.  We have seen social networking take off in recent years.  Crowdsourcing has now become a great marketing tool.  Separating the individual from the collective is becoming exceedingly difficult.  Just take a look at services like Facebook.  If you don't have an account, it's becoming increasingly hard to keep up with your social circle.

Back to the career. I've been fortunate to be able to surround myself with the best talent in any industry.  It's time to contemplate some changes, but I'm not quite finished just yet.  I came to the realization that it isn't the job or responsibilities or the career.  It's the people.

See ya.