BeamaLife Blog

Aristotle once wrote that “happiness is the highest good” because it’s the only thing that we don’t pursue for the sake of something else.  Think about it.  Why do we work hard?  We may love our work, but for most people, work is about making money.  And having money is about being secure, and being able to do what you want.  And being secure and being able to do what you want is about being happy.  See how this goes?

The Gallup organization recently released a study that found the happiest people in any occupation were business owners.  That’s no surprise to me – the happiest clients I work with are the ones who put in the long hours, who love what they do, and who have chosen their own path in life.  They are business owners, even if the business is consulting, or IT, or even a professional one, like a medical or dental practice. 
When you’re in charge, you always have a superior relationship with your boss!  And if you don’t like the work environment, you’re the one with the authority to change things around.  Don’t like the direction the business is going?  Choose a new direction. 

Now, I know how hard it is running a business these days – I’m a business owner, too.  The business environment is always tough, and sometimes the government and the economy can make life as a business owner even harder.  But I also know that there’s a sense of real satisfaction that comes from making your business a success, and that’s impossible to find when you’re working for someone else. 

When I was just staring out, my mentor gave me this advice:  “when you love what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life.”  I love what I do – I get to help you to protect what’s most important in your life may it be an ability to earn, the security of your family or your retirement income.   So, to all of you who’ve placed your trust in BeamaLife, I want to say “thank you” and “here’s to happiness!”