Stop and Smell The Roses

Life is a busy thing for those of us in IT and pursuing entrepreneurial goals.  Nevertheless, we still need to find some time to "live" life while still pursuing those areas.  The act of stopping to smell the roses is not only important to our quality of life, it is also a way to be more productive in the long run.

Smell The Roses Equals Fun

Although the original intent of this phrase was likely more about the finer things in life, in our case I think we need to know what is "fun."  Getting through a Mario Brothers level may be a fun pursuit for you or painting a portrait or something else.  The goal we discuss in this episode is to do that thing or things that you call fun.  Better yet, spend some time exploring what life has to show you and try out some new things.

Spread Your Wings

I have found that some of the greatest fun in life comes from those things that you discover later rather than sooner.  I think it is the idea that you "missed out" on that joy earlier on in your life combined with the newness of those things you discover.  Thus, while you want to make sure you get in some fun along the way, you should also keep an eye out for new pastimes.  Make it a part of your goals and schedule to try something new with the goal of adding to your list of things that are enjoyable.