What work and family (the larger circle) taught me about each other

This is not an attempt to be cynical about the existing systems. This note is more of an observation/realization on how 2 systems  share a few working patterns. And as the enlightened say - 'to detach oneself from these systems, brings you greater productivity and peace of mind'. 

Perpetual Motion 

According to one definition on Wikipedia -  "the motion of a hypothetical machine which, once activated, would run forever unless subject to an external force or to wear"

While we try and have a great time with family, friends, fellow workers, our ultimate goal, in my perspective, is to build systems that can go on  without us having to be around.

At work - we try and build systems and processes which require the least manual intervention. Usually as the saying goes, once built, a company is too large to stop due to the loss of an individual.

At home - we try and build enough resources to take care of our loved ones in the form of larger circles of friends, family, and also a better sources of money.

We build these systems so that they continue to go on, with or without us.

Creating Leaders

Both at work and home - we create and educate our next generation of leaders. We try and groom a deserving successor who will carry on our mission to greater heights.

No man is an island

No one works alone. Every person needs a team/family to hold on to. To work for, to work with. Lone wolves tend to fall out sooner or go on to become the best, but either way, they rarely fit in and rarely feel fulfilled.

There is no legacy

At work and at home - only those that shared your time, that truly knew you for what you are, remember you after you have moved on. The ones that join the gang later sometimes know you used to be there and there, their knowledge about you ends.

I would like to end this note with a quote from my friend - "May we find our peace by the riverside!"

May the force be with you.