It’s funny how life works, we go through school, college/trade school, get a degree, go into Corporate America and we’re told to get to the top of your company, make tons of money and live the American dream. But is it the American dream? Or are we told that from a young age and then when we get there, we realize it’s not? I would have to say it’s the latter for sure.
'Workaholics' was a book that I had some ideas for but didn’t know how I wanted to write the book. The brainstorming session for it was interesting because I wanted to craft a story that would shine light on how working until we’re drained can affect us mentally, spiritually and emotionally even if we have the financial aspect.
Next was whether I wanted to have one character or a few. For me, my biggest goal is to never “overdo” it and to never “overwrite” a story. It has to be clear, concise and surely a conversation starter. The goal of my books is to start conversations whether they’re good, bad, indifferent, healthy or uncomfortable.
When I decided to go with two characters, I needed to tell it from a man’s perspective and a woman’s perspective. Our mindsets are all different when it comes to the work world and depending on what we saw in our childhoods and the way we perceive the world will have an impact on how we approach Corporate America.
The story focuses on two main characters, Gerald and Jenny. Their lives are on two different paths. Gerald works hard to own a company and he constantly works to the point of losing his family. Jenny is trying to climb the corporate ladder while losing her sanity and relationships with those closest to her.
It’s so ironic that we as people are willing to sacrifice some of the most intimate moments with our family, friends and significant others for the almighty dollar. Not all of us, but a lot of us and somehow in 2020 when the world shuts down, we all realized what was most important. There are still those who choose to work for a company not understanding and realizing that you’re replaceable in a heartbeat.
The story of these two characters I hope I did a solid job of telling it from a perspective of where they are in their lives. Remember, your obituary won’t say where you worked, what home you owned, the car you drove and how much money you made, it’s the relationships and impact you have on others…
Workaholics is available as an eBook on B&N, Apple, Kobo, Scribd and other bookstores. Paperbacks are available on The Bookpatch.
I hope you check out this book, it’s really a good one!
Thanks for reading my blog, be good and go accomplish your goals!
Jamell Crouthers
Aquarianmind
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