Here in the United States, this is a holiday weekend.
The holiday is Labor Day, which was established to celebrate the work and efforts of all who toil to earn a living.
Like most holidays, it has accrued additional meanings and symbolism over the years.
For some, it is a fashion milestone, signaling the time to store away the white shoes, belts and dresses until next summer.
For others, it’s the traditional end of summer frolic and time to return to school.
And for others, it’s the beginning of long anticipated American football amateur and professional sports seasons.
But, the root and purpose of the holiday is to feature and appreciate the efforts and labors of every working man and woman in the country.
Along those lines, I came across this video today in a post by a VC.
The video relates what happened when a lawyer ridiculed a teacher at a dinner party regarding the teacher’s relative abilities, income and contribution to society.
I find it particularly appropriate for this Labor Day weekend holiday.
As those of us here celebrate this holiday and our friends around the world pause for their weekend, it’s good for all of us to ask ourselves, “What do you make?”
Link to video: What do you make?