The movie "Big" was on last night ( I think it is my favorite Tom Hanks movie with "Forrest Gump" number 2. but I digress) and it got me thinking about what my real age is.
On paper I am 40, but sometimes I feel more like 14, sometimes 20, occasionally 25 and this morning 60. (Because I have been doing hard physical labor and am very sore. But I digress, again.) But the age thing is something that I have been considering my mind lately, even before seeing Big.
Yes, I know Big is a movie and in no way real. But it has some interesting things to say about how "adults" work and live. I think it may even be more appropriate for todays work environment.
When Josh begins his job in the data entry group he sits on his knees in the chair, then he plays with the toys in the office and with the kids in the "research room". As he "matures" he is in a suit. The 13 year-old then gets it, understands he doesn't need to grow-up, yet, and goes back home. But my attitude is we don't all have to be the Paul (the John Heard character) guy. All stick in the mud and uptight. (butt-hole all puckered up from windy day. Thank you Boo Weekly. ) We need to make sure that 13, 20 and 25 year-old in us gets out more often than we do now.
On occasions I may not act age appropriate. I have kept Star Wars figures on my desk and posters on office walls, made the inappropriate poop joke, or turned the occasional practical joke. I keep a bowl of peanuts at my desk to snack on through out the day and encourage sharing. While some people may not look at this as "age appropriate" I say it is LIFE appropriate. Life is too short not to take the opportunity to laugh, smile, have fun, share with other people or just take a nice long deep breath.
So I am here to ask you. How old are you? Do you take time to live life? When times are tough or sticky do you make sure that you laugh and blow off steam? Not just at home, but at the office. Do you act stupid in front of your kids and their friends? Do something in front of your co-workers or subordinates that shows you are human, and not just an EBITDA focused manager, leader or coach.
Let's not call it "Age appropriate" let's call it "Life appropriate". What is going on in your life at that time and how are you responding to it that is appropriate.
My challenge to you is to start acting "Life Appropriate". Do things that add to the richness of life.
"Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice; Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice."
Sidney Freeman , Psychologist MASH 4077.
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