I’m seriously tired of thinking all the time. Last night I put the kids to bed at 8pm and just sat and watched American Idol. During the commercial breaks, I thought about what it is inside me that makes me want to be doing so many things (ok, so much for the no-thinking part of the evening).
What’s driving me? Am I trying too hard to be extraordinary at…something? What’s wrong with being average? For a moment…consider how your life would be different if you didn’t push yourself. Your paycheck might be smaller, but you’d also feel a certain freedom to enjoy every moment of life.
I find that entrepreneurs tend to be “Type A” and very forward thinking – about the next big thing. Successful entrepreneurs can balance the “next big thing” with the less-than-glamorous elbow grease of getting things done.
But I imagine that people who are not driving themselves so hard probably have more time to enjoy life, without the consistent pressure of being relevant or trying to prove something. What’s wrong with an 8-5 type job?
There is no right or wrong here. It all depends on the person. For me? I truly enjoy the work. It’s a creative outlet, and I love the challenge.
But I need to learn when to take a break and just be. Without those moments, I cannot recharge my little energizer battery and I lose my edge.
Maybe that’s what American Idol does for me. I get to kick back and watch other people drive towards their goals. 
