And then some

Recently, I had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Barry Griswell, the President, Chairman, and CEO of the Principal Financial Group.  The title of his talk was The Adversity Paradox--An Unconventional Path to Building Character and Leadership Skills.  He started with his life story which is moving in and of itself.  Then Griswell shared his sagely advice.  While his points were easy to remember, they were thought provoking and worth remembering:

1.  Who you are matters most. 

2.  There is no substitute for hard work.  When you think you have done enough, do more and then some

3.  Purpose and passion take the work out of work.

4.  Never underestimate the power of life-long learning. 

5.  The mirror is the most important tool there is.  Understand yourself by always seeking feedback.

6.  Lead with a servant's heart.

It was a moving speech that could have been a commencement address for students of any age.  It was the "and then some" that everyone was talking about afterwards.  This can be used in many ways:

Give generously--and then some

Live life to the fullest--and then some

Help your friends and neighbors--and then some

Take time for what is important--and then some

You get the idea.  Try it out--and then some.