As I write this, my Game Plan column that went live yesterday, Born to Do Good Work, is the most emailed on FoxBusiness.com. It’s hard to predict why that happens with some and not others, but this one has such a simple message about the formula for success — do good work and do what you were born to do — that it is resonating with readers.
I thought of its message again this evening watching The Food Network’s “Chefography” on Guy Fieri. Fieri has been pursuing his passion for food since he was a child, starting with a roadside stand and a year in Paris while in high school. He opened his own restaurant in California which spawned others, all the while staying true to his bold personality and regular-guy style of eating.
Next he was open to his friends’ suggestions that he try out for The Next Food Network Star. Again, authenticity, hard work, confidence in what he was clearly born to do amounted to huge success with the audience. His parents taught him to be himself, be nice to others, follow his interests.
Sometimes it all adds up, doesn’t it?
Nancy,
I have been reading your Game Plan columns from day one, and as always, your Born to Do Good Work was spot on. The arm of success begins with getting busy and doing good work from day one.
Being one of those who knew early what my life’s work would be, I have allowed it to inform and optimize my life as well. Some elements came easy, and some required practice, practice, practice.
Great post.
I soooooo appreciate the feedback, Paulette!