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The Key to Success: Love What You Do
We all know what it means to love someone or something, whether it is a silver-anniversary marriage partner, a television program like The Apprentice, or a local sports team. So why is it that it's so easy to become infatuated with an iPod, yet most people have trouble falling in love with their jobs?
I have seen a disturbing statistic in newspapers and magazines that up to 70 percent of people are unhappy with their jobs. What side of the statistic are you on?
In working with college students and young professionals as they prepare to launch successful careers (work I love), I have seen thousands of people ignore their passions. Somewhere between childhood and the real world one of two things happen, either you start to follow the dreams of your parents, your neighbor, or someone else, or you get caught up in pursuing the dollars or status associated with a certain career. People who do this leave their passion on a shelf collecting dust and end up becoming part of the 70 percent of people who dislike what they do.
What's interesting is that most people know exactly what kind of work they would love to do, but something prevents them from going after what they really want. Limiting beliefs and fear are the two biggest roadblocks to reaching your dream job. Donald Trump is the perfect example of what level of success you can attain when you do something you love. Success is waiting for anyone who follows his or her heart.
I have seen a disturbing statistic in newspapers and magazines that up to 70 percent of people are unhappy with their jobs. What side of the statistic are you on?
In working with college students and young professionals as they prepare to launch successful careers (work I love), I have seen thousands of people ignore their passions. Somewhere between childhood and the real world one of two things happen, either you start to follow the dreams of your parents, your neighbor, or someone else, or you get caught up in pursuing the dollars or status associated with a certain career. People who do this leave their passion on a shelf collecting dust and end up becoming part of the 70 percent of people who dislike what they do.
What's interesting is that most people know exactly what kind of work they would love to do, but something prevents them from going after what they really want. Limiting beliefs and fear are the two biggest roadblocks to reaching your dream job. Donald Trump is the perfect example of what level of success you can attain when you do something you love. Success is waiting for anyone who follows his or her heart.
