Money, Power or Happiness….Or can I have it all?

For years I’ve worked hard to have a career.  Fortunately, I’ve been able to jump from industry to industry and I consider myself a jack of all trades.  It’s been a rollercoaster ride, and I’ve loved it.  I’ve carved many niches and have mastered some of the most lucrative skill sets.  IT, Cyber Security, Project Management, Education….you name it, I’ve tried it.  Now that I’m older, I can look back and say that I’ve lived a great career life.  But when I think about it, I have to also ask myself if the progress work-wise has endangered the progression in the other areas of my life.  I can’t say that I’m chasing the almighty dollar but I am chasing a lifestyle.  I’ve been raised to be independent so of course I am willing to work hard to take care of myself–to strive for the best and to live a life that benefits me.  I’m not a millionaire (yet), but I do have the tools to become a great success.  I often ask myself “Am I successful–at what cost? I also question what type of person I want to become–demanding and egotistical? I question if I can “balance it all-without being neglectful and way tooo focused! Money, Power, Happiness, which one carries the most weight?  Is it possible to maintain the same pace and still have all these things?  I love my career, I love my family, I love my life……but something has to give. I’ve lived half of my life already; and I’ve learned that success comes at a cost. I believe in enjoyment and the pleasures of life, but ….should I tunnel through life and work hard or should I stop to scoop up some of my success and enjoy “my coinage”? Fam, there’s more in store for me. I feel great now, but how will I feel 10 years from now?….

Question of the Day (QD) Fam: Is it possible to have it all?  Drop your comments please!!!!