Today is a day on which we all stop and remember the horrific events that took place in Lower Manhattan, Washington, D.C. and a field in Pennsylvania. Our nation lost nearly 3000 people that day, most of whom were simply starting another day at work. Those who lost a loved one on September 11th certainly bear the most grief on this somber occasion, but we all were affected in some way by the attacks on our country.
The two planes that were hijacked and deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center buildings originated out of Boston’s Logan Airport. Living just outside the city, I have many colleagues who personally lost a loved one that day. Our city stills bear an emotional void from the people we lost on those flights. They are remembered dearly.
As you know, my professional life is spent coaching people on how they can reach a greater level of success in their chosen careers. I am a strong advocate of working hard and constantly growing in your field. However, I also think it is imperative that all of us take regular stock of the things that really matter in our lives. We should never let our ambition and our dedication to spending long hours in the office interfere with our family and the other relationships that need our attention. You never know when the opportunity to spend time with the people who mean the most might be taken from you.
My thoughts today are with people who lost loved ones, as well as the many heroes of that day. From facing terror head on while aboard a plane and therefore saving thousands of lives to running into a building while others were running out to standing in line for hours to give blood, true American character at its finest was on display that day.
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