practice your hobby is equal to the value of your professional hours , as the one can be substituted for the other .
Finally , do not fall for the ‘ one day ’ trap as I often did . My flawed thinking was : “ I would like to teach one day when my corporate phase is over . And I would love to study more history – one day there will be time for that . One day when I retire , I will be more creative and perhaps write a book .”
Is much of professional leadership not about teaching ? Building and growing businesses or professional practices are an extreme form of creativity . There are a myriad ways we can combine our passions , interests and hobbies with our day jobs .
Take Steve Jobs . He attended a calligraphy class in college and he credits this as the inspiration for Apple ’ s beautiful typography . One of our members , an anaesthetist by profession , once told me how his passion for spearfishing and scuba diving ( and the physiology around it ) allowed him to make huge strides as a doctor , pushing the boundaries of science in his profession .
By allowing ourselves to have diverse experiences , we create avenues for innovation . Find ways to engage your mind in novel ways , such as trying new recipes or taking art classes , or simply spending time in nature .
One of our values that PPS staff embrace , is to stay curious , to welcome new learning . When you stop learning , you
become old . Many tertiary institutions globally have seen an increase in students in their fifties , sixties , or even seventies . Oxford University had a student that took courses until she was 105 .
The cumulative impact of our work , responsibilities and even our leisure time can be stressful , but they need not be dull . Commit to a ruthless break with boredom – treasure those new hobbies and interests !
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