Serving In Wes Moore's The Work

Beginning at the young age of eighteen years old, for some even earlier, we begin to question what we must do for the rest of our lives. This subject may seem frightening to many, including myself. We often question ourselves “What steps must be taken in order to live a successful, meaningful life?” In Wes Moore’s book, The Work, we are provided with knowledge as well as a sense of reassurance about how we must find and fulfill “a life that matters”.

Just at the very start of the book, Moore includes a quote from the very influential Doctor Martin Luther King stating “Everybody can be great. Because everybody can serve.”. The quote explains itself; in order for one to be successful and have meaning, one must serve. This may be serving the ones in need, friends, family, society, or country as a whole. The power of service not only gives a sense of pride but also shows passion for helping others. As West Moore states “Service simply means we embrace the possibility of living for more than ourselves.”.

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That is not always the case, though. I think it is important for people to realize that financial benefits should not overrule the condition of your overall well-being. Being able to make that connection and making due with what we have in life will be the main component to overall success and happiness.

Written on page 120, “One thing I began to realize in my travels was that everyone I met was truly successful-whether in business, in philanthropic work, in human rights, in government, or in raising a family- shared one common trait: they were fanatically passionate about the work they did.” This quote concludes that if you truly believe and want something and want to work hard enough for it, it can be achieved. The power of serving others, perusing a true passion, and finding pure happiness are key components to be living a life with