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How To Balance Duty And Enjoyment?

Name: How To Balance Duty And Enjoyment?
Uploaded: 2026-01-26T00:21:41+00:00
Duration: 42 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief dialogue, Speaker B answers Speaker A’s question about the relationship between duty and enjoyment in business. Speaker B rejects the…

26 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief dialogue, Speaker B answers Speaker A’s question about the relationship between duty and enjoyment in business. Speaker B rejects the notion of duty as a separate, burdensome concept and instead frames work as an opportunity for contribution. He explains that the joy derived from making an impact is the primary motivator, while financial considerations are secondary. According to him, true enjoyment comes from contributing, which fuels personal growth and a sense of aliveness. The exchange highlights a philosophy that prioritizes impact and personal development over conventional duty‑oriented mindsets.

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How do you see the dichotomy between duty and enjoyment as it relates to the impact that you want to make with the business that you have?
For me, at least, I can tell you I look at it as opportunity. I look at it as— I don't, I don't feel a sense of duty. I feel a sense of joy in being able to contribute. I get in a business for impact, and economics are second. If I have enough impact, you'll never have to worry about economics in your life. And I found that to be true in my own life. To me, contributing Contribution is what we're made for. I don't look at duty and enjoyment. I look at it as more like it's all enjoyment because contribution is the ultimate enjoyment for me. Hey, because the only thing that makes us feel alive is growth.