Being immersed in the social media world has made me realize how fast information moves and how much of it is out there. Our world is continually moving faster and faster, which finds us running from one thing to another with something always on the go.
Everyday we have opportunities to have real and meaningful conversations and engagements with the people we care about in our lives. We have the opportunity to build relationships, encourage others, and learn from each other. It may be with a life-long friend, or a new connection- the opportunity to learn and grow through genuine conversation is the same.
With the speed that the day moves, I have caught myself sacrificing these engagements and conversations so that I don't feel like I am "getting behind". Of course, I am already behind, and the irony is that even if I caught up (which is impossible) I would have missed out on what is really important.
What is Really Important?
I am a big believer that one of the truest sources of positive energy and intrinsic motivation comes from authentic conversations and interactions with the people that we care about, trust, and respect. While there may not be any immediate business value or ROI on these conversations, the relationships you grow and sustain are invaluable over the course of a lifetime, and without them all the ROI in the world will not make you happy.
The True Challenge
So, my own personal challenge (and my challenge to you) is, next time you have an opportunity to take even 5 minutes out of your day to give all of your attention and engagement to a close friend or meaningful connection- do it! Don't hesitate or worry about the opportunity cost of the time you are giving up. Instead, simply enjoy a truly meaningful conversation, spend your energy listening to that person and finding the gold nuggets that you can learn from.
I guarantee after a real conversation like that, you will feel incredibly energized, thankful, and motivated to continue to move forward.
It is much easier to see the bigger picture of what is truly important in this life when we take the time to appreciate those things that make life what it is!
Your Turn!
Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I would LOVE to hear from you in the comments! Have you ever experienced a truly energizing conversation? Am I going over the top in the value I'm putting on real, un-plugged converssation?
You can also just say hi! :)
