The Brass Ring

I’ve worked for people who think the brass ring is a form of motivation.

It’s not.

It’s disrespectful and unbecoming.

It’s inane.

It’s a nebbish form of leadership.

It’s a form of perceived bondage.

You give me your blood, sweat, and tears.

I give you ‘wealth.’

The pursuit itself leaves a person empty.

The more you reach, the more you risk missing what truly matters—balance, health, and relationships.

Success without purpose is just another form of failure.

Punchline: you create your opportunities.

You are no more or less different than the person offering the ‘brass ring.’

They know nothing more or nothing less than you do.

They are just more audacious.

“Success isn’t the destination; it’s the alignment of what you achieve and what you value.” – Mike Brewer