What if I told you a hard-nosed sports writer could teach us all about unconditional love? I wouldn’t have believed it either. But that’s exactly what happened.
Picture this: Mitch, a young reporter in the Midwest, had a close bond with his old college professor. The professor was dying. Every week, Mitch visited him, listening to his stories and soaking up his wisdom. But there was a problem. The medical bills kept piling up. Mitch wanted to help. So he came up with an idea. What if he wrote a book about what an older man, facing death, could teach a younger man? Maybe, just maybe, that book could pay off those bills.
This wasn’t Mitch’s first book-writing rodeo. He had already written two sports books. So he packed his bags for New York City, where he pitched his idea to publisher after publisher. Every single one said no. Some told him he wasn’t qualified. He was just a sportswriter, after all. Others thought the book was too sad. Mitch faced rejection after rejection. If this had been just for him, he would have quit. But it wasn’t. He was doing it for someone he cared about. So he kept going.
Then, finally, one company said yes. Mitch got enough of an advance to cover the bills. His professor, Morrie Schwartz, died knowing his debts were paid. And that book? Tuesdays with Morrie. It became one of the greatest-selling non-fiction books of all time.
Mitch Albom still writes sports, but he has also followed up Tuesdays With Morrie with several other best-sellers. He will be remembered as an inspiring writer, not just as a sports writer. His success would have never happened were it not for his unconditional love for his mentor.
The story of Mitch and Morrie shows the power of work grounded in love and relationships. When our efforts serve a greater purpose and the people we care about, we may find unexpected success and fulfillment. Anchoring our work in something bigger than ourselves can lead us to something meaningful—often to the best possible outcome.
Mark
Dr. Mark Edge
The WorkEdge Company
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