
Santosa – Contentment and Gratitude
Contentment and gratitude – not words that naturally came to mind when I was in a highly pressurised sales role many years ago. The very nature of the job, with its targets, its awards and deadlines, pushed me to be competitive, always wanting to achieve more, and with an eye on the next promotional campaign whilst finishing the current one. Fun? I thought so at the time – the ‘thrill of the chase’, the delight at acquiring a new client or large sale in the bag. But also, energy draining, unsatisfying, and easily leading to burnout.