Christopher Shaw

Visions of the Future

Where do you see yourself?
In an envied corner office?
On a professional field?
Running the country?

When will you find happiness?
Being promoted even higher than that corner office?
Scoring the game winning goal, or hitting the game winning home run, or scoring the winning touchdown?
Passing a law or bill that will help the people of your country?

When will you be satisfied?
Running the company and calling all the shots?
Making the hall of fame, and being idolized?
Leaving behind a presidential legacy and big shoes to fill?

When will you want it all back?
Being retired sipping pina coladas poolside in Boca Raton?
Being bitter and old when younger players have become better than you ever were?
Being forgotten?

When will you look back on your life without feeling regret?
When you finally achieve true happiness…





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