If you do good work, it tends to stick around. People still come

Host: The room is quiet, the soft glow of evening light casting gentle shadows as the world outside continues its steady rhythm. Inside, the atmosphere feels reflective, almost like a quiet celebration of what makes something last. Jeeny sits at the table, her fingers lightly tracing the edge of her cup, her gaze thoughtful. Jack stands near the window, arms crossed, watching the street below.

Jeeny: (her voice gentle, yet filled with curiosity) “You ever think about how the things we create, the work we put into the world, can have such a lasting impact? How sometimes, it’s not about fame or recognition in the moment, but about the work itself and how it resonates over time?”

Jack: (glancing over at her, his voice dry, but intrigued) “Lasting impact? Yeah, I guess some things just stand the test of time. The work that’s truly good doesn’t fade away; people remember it. What made you think about it?”

Jeeny: (nodding slowly, a small smile forming as she shares her thought) “I was thinking about something Denis Leary said: ‘If you do good work, it tends to stick around. People still come up to me and say, ‘The Ref’ is my favorite Christmas movie.’ It made me think about how the best work, the work that is authentic and meaningful, lasts far beyond any initial hype. It has a life of its own.”

Jack: (pauses, considering her words carefully) “So, he’s saying that the work you do doesn’t need to be celebrated right away—it’s the quality of it that ensures its longevity? That when you put out something good, it stays with people, and they’ll keep coming back to it?”

Jeeny: (smiling more deeply now, her eyes steady as she explains further) “Exactly. Leary’s point is that good work doesn’t need constant validation or recognition. If it’s meaningful, if it resonates with people, it sticks around. Years later, people still remember ‘The Ref’ as one of their favorite Christmas movies, even though it didn’t initially get the acclaim it deserved. That’s the power of quality work—it endures.”

Host: Jeeny’s words seem to settle in the room, creating a subtle shift in perspective about the nature of success and the lasting impact of meaningful work. Jack stands still, his expression softening as he reflects on the idea that true success comes from creating something valuable, not just from immediate recognition. The world outside continues its rhythm, but inside, the conversation feels rooted in a deeper understanding of authenticity and enduring value.

Jack: (his voice quieter now, almost reflective) “I see what he means. It’s not about chasing the spotlight, not about fame or instant praise—it’s about creating something that stands the test of time. Something that people come back to again and again because it’s genuine.”

Jeeny: (nodding, her voice calm, yet filled with quiet strength) “Exactly. When you focus on doing good work, the rest takes care of itself. You can’t always control the timing of success, but if you put your heart into it, if it resonates with people, it will stick around. It will become something lasting, something that’s remembered long after it’s created.”

Jack: (pauses, a small smile forming on his face as the idea settles in) “It’s refreshing, isn’t it? The idea that good work doesn’t need constant praise or validation—it’s about creating something of value, something people truly connect with. And that’s what makes it endure.”

Jeeny: (smiling warmly, her voice gentle, yet filled with wisdom) “Exactly. The most lasting things are the ones that come from authenticity and quality. When you focus on doing your best and staying true to your vision, it will find its audience, and it will stay.”

Host: The room feels lighter now, as though the conversation has shifted into something more empowering, more grounded in authenticity. Jack turns from the window, his posture more relaxed, his thoughts clearly reflecting on the idea that true success comes not from seeking immediate recognition, but from creating something with lasting value. Jeeny watches him, content in the understanding that when we focus on doing meaningful work, the recognition will follow naturally. The world outside continues its rhythm, but inside, there’s a shared recognition that true success is found in authenticity and quality, and the impact of that work can last for years.