“Work is the natural expression of human life.”

—The Rebbe, Menachem Mender Schneerson

Image from nationalgeographic.com

Who are Chip and Agnes Hailstone? What do they have in common with Sue Aikens, Andy Basic, Rico DeWild, and Jessie Holmes?

They’re the primary cast members of the National Geographic documentary series, Life Below Zero.

These hardy, hard-working people living in remote areas of Alaska find tremendous satisfaction through their challenging lifestyle, which often tests them to their limits.

How do you feel after a good day’s work or when you see the fruits of your labor after a job well done?

Alternatively, how do you feel when life includes too much down time and leisure?

EXERCISE:

Pick up a copy of Michael Bungay Stainer’s book, Do More Great Work.

Toward A Meaningful Life by Simon Jacobson includes much more wisdom from the Rebbe’s long, hard working life. Please check it out.