A New Series: Finding Your Passion

Work: We all do it. We will spend an average of forty years of our life working at a job. That is over half of our life. Some view work as mere drudgery of what they must do day after day. Others view it as a way to express themselves a way to personal fulfillment. What is the difference between the two sides or views on working? It is the sense of passion and commitment the person feels. A fashion designer can merely go through the motions in creating a garment or they can seek inspiration. Their passion drives them to create new designs never before seen. They feel fulfilled as they see people wearing a garment that they designed. We can all find that sense of fulfillment whether we are a fashion designer, a plumber, or a lawyer.

 My purpose in writing the next several blog posts is to help you find ways in which to identify your interests, turn it into a passion, and find fulfillment through your job. One of the differences is work ethic or the degree of commitment we show to our job. An important thing is to find our passion. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines passion as, “a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.” Passion is what drives us to find a high commitment to our job. We all have something with which we have a great passion. Our interests lead us to happiness.

 I want you to find your passion. It can be that you are compassionate, creative, or a great speaker. Take that talent and use it. Maybe you are a refrigerator repairman who is compassionate. You are kind and patient when people call you. You do all you can to work quickly.

Over the next days and weeks I am going to be following a self-assessment guide from one my textbook. I hope that I will be able to identify strengths and talents that I have. I will post the questions and my thoughts. I hope that you will follow along as well. Questions will be posted that I hope you will respond to.

Here is video I hope will inspire you to reach your best self.