I just read
an article about a family of 5 boys, two of which decided they did not want to
go to college but instead wanted to use their talents and skills combined with
a keen sense of imagination to build a life with their passion. This is a story about the founder of a
hamburger business who built a small empire called “Five Guys”. I found this story to be quite
interesting because it gives great insight into how some people actually go out
and follow their dream as they create a successful business and lifestyle.
The story
goes on to say that the founder, Jerry Murrell and his family built the
business on good quality products, good service and a genuine heart-felt desire
to be good to those who work for them and with them. In my opinion that is a perfect mix for success and wealth-building.
Too often I
have seen how many businesses mistreat the consumer and those who work for them
with little or no concern for the well-being of others; their major concern is
the bottom line. That is
unfortunate.
I honestly do
not know how we have gone so far astray from the basic principles of concern,
respect and kindness towards one another.
I have just recently moved my home from the West Coast of the USA to the
East Coast and these concerns came full circle for me. While I have encountered many nice and
genuinely wholesome and friendly people, I have at the same time come face to
face with some large conglomerate companies who lack the basic professional
stewardship that is needed to run a National or International Company. The people who answer the phones are
insensitive, disinterested and lack passion for the job they are performing so
is it any wonder why their performance is below par and terrible.
So how do we
create a life filled with passion just like this family business of the “Five
Guys”? It actually can be quite
simple. The first step is discovering what you are passionate
about. Second, make the time to explore your passion
and reach out and follow the clues that are being placed in front of you. Third, seek out like-minded people to support
you or partner with you like the Five Guys—they built a solid base and worked
together as a team to establish and grow their passion and dream. Four, What ever you create or develop, built
it around your mission statement and then do it thoughtfully and right. Don’t be sloppy or hasty but instead
identify your market and keep it simple and finally treat all those whom you come in
contact with with respect, appreciation and concern. As you are learning to work, live and play with
passion, stay alert and conscious of your mission and goals. If you follow those steps, you
will grow and prosper in a healthy and principled manner; that is ethically and
honorably.
Some of the
largest companies in the world have lost their focus and mission. That is sad, but you don’t have to follow
in that direction. At the end of
the day, we all have to live with our conscience and at the end of life we will
be the judge and jury of our actions.
As Jerry Murrell stated: “We
don’t have to be all things to all people.” We just
have to do a good job because we want to and do it with passion.
Joan
Marie Ambrose
Author,
Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker
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