I noticed that I’ve received more people visiting my site because of Paul then I ever have before. I’ve also been reading and listening to what people have had to say about him and it’s all very consistent and positive. Friends and loved ones value his friendship and attitude. Co-workers admired his kindness, helpfulness and willingness to engage in new things. I know that I never heard him complain about inconsistent tasking or rapidly changing gears. He laughed a lot and always had a smirky smile like he got a joke that no one else did. This is going to sound a little obvious be we all miss him not the output he produced or the work he didn’t get done. This is what I think people have been commenting about. One person put it like this: You’re not going to look back and wish you spent more time at the office. You’re going to look back and wish you had spend more time with friend and family, traveled more or did something great.
I plan to take these lessons to heart. In memory of Paul I’m going to make a conscience effort to watch the sunrise occasionally, smell the flowers, enjoy the small things that we all to often seem to take for granted. Thanks Paul.