Most men lead lives of quiet desperation. This is Thoreau’s most famous quote. Actually it’s NOT.
We’ve been taught this one in school.
We have stored the “net it out” version.
Here’s the complete thought he was trying to connect us to…
“They become like machines whose sole PURPOSE is to make a living. This mass of men lead lives of quite desperation, and die with their song still inside of them.”
Why are you in such a hurry?
Is there more to YOUR life than making a living?
Do you often ask the SAME people to “net it out?”
Slow down and reflect.
What are your CORE PURPOSES in work and life?
Have you written them?
Are you living them?
Are you living a life filled with meaning and purpose?
Are you distracted, directed, disgusted, or DESPERATE?
BUILT TO LEAD 