Inspiration

The Third Way

Better than leading or following

Bill Abbate
ILLUMINATION
Published in
5 min readSep 11, 2024

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Are you a leader or a follower? What if there was a third, more powerful way to define yourself? There is, and it can revolutionize how you approach life and work. Why not use this better way to separate yourself from the crowd and infuse yourself with a more profound sense of purpose and fulfillment? Let’s explore how this shift can redefine how you show up in the world and can live at your best.

A different perspective

What comes to mind when you hear the word “serve”? Do you picture waiting tables, military service, or the police motto “to protect and serve”?

In this article, I’ll reveal the secret that took me from laborer to the top of a multi-hundred-million-dollar company. Throughout decades of business successes and failures, I discovered one powerful truth: the easiest path to success exists in a single word — serve. Serving is one of the most honorable and impactful things a person can do. As Leo Tolstoy wisely said, “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.”

Unfortunately, many who serve, especially in politics, entertainment, and the media, serve only themselves. Have you noticed how often those in power fall into this trap?

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Bill Abbate
ILLUMINATION

Leadership Writer and Editor in ILLUMINATION, Leadership/Executive Coach, Author www.BillAbbate.com