The Days You Don't Feel Like Showing Up Matter the Most.
- Erez "Terry" Barkaee
- 20 hours ago
- 2 min read
This morning, I woke up with very little energy.
One of those mornings when your body is awake... but your mind would rather stay in bed.
Then I opened my closet.
There it was.
"I LOVE MY JOB."
Not because every day is easy.
Not because every challenge is enjoyable.
But because it reminds me why I do what I do.
So instead of rushing into work, I sat down with my notebook.
A few minutes of intuitive writing.
A page of gratitude.
Slowly, something shifted.
The fog began to clear.
The energy returned.
Not all at once.
Just enough to take the next step.
Then I arrived at the office.
I didn't chase a huge victory.
I simply focused on creating a few small successes.
Answering a customer's urgent request.
Helping someone find a difficult aircraft part.
Following up with a partner.
Keeping a promise.
And something remarkable happened.
Every customer I supported gave me another boost of energy.
Every solution reminded me why I wake up every morning.
By midday, the lack of energy I felt when I woke up had completely disappeared.
It had been replaced with something much stronger:
Purpose.
At Zooey Aerospace, our motto is "A Part of Your Life."
To us, that isn't just a slogan.
It's a commitment.
When you genuinely enjoy helping people...When you find fulfillment in solving problems...When your purpose is to make someone else's day a little easier...
Your customers feel it.
Your partners notice it.
Our aviation community benefits from it.
I've learned that energy isn't always something we wake up with.
Sometimes it's something we create—one grateful thought, one meaningful conversation, and one customer at a time.
Today was another reminder of how blessed I am to do what I love.
And for that, I'm deeply grateful.
Quick Q&A
Q: What if you wake up without motivation?A: Don't wait for motivation. Start with one small positive habit.
Q: Why practice gratitude before work?A: Gratitude changes your focus from what you lack to what you already have.
Q: Where does lasting energy come from?A: From purpose, progress, and helping others.
Q: What does "A Part of Your Life" mean at Zooey Aerospace?A: Being more than a supplier—we strive to be a trusted partner who supports customers, partners, and the aviation community with genuine care, every single day.
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