Rav Hutt
שמעיה ואבטליון קבלו מהם שמעיה אומר אהוב את המלאכה ושנא את הרבנות
ואל תתודע לרשות (אבות א, י)
Why
is it that we seek to climb the "corporate ladder?" Is there something besides honor and wealth
at the top that is so compelling? What
is truly lacking at the current position that we occupy now? What will we have to sacrifice on the way to
our ascent? Are the people that have
reached the top truly enjoying the positions they hold? Am I motivated by selfish reasons or selfless
ones? Ambition is a very healthy and
effective drive, which needs continual monitoring and measuring. Positions of prestige and standings of
stature can often overshadow what were once idealistic and altruistic dreams,
modest needs, or balanced priorities.
When we periodically revisit these questions, instead of being blinded
by our aspiration, we can rather be guided by it.
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