Do you Pursue Your Passion?
That’s a question we ask often and it's the name of our blog. Why? Because we found those very words
best exemplified those we work with and those we most identify with in life. Some
are dreaming big and living large. Others simply make it a consistent and
conscientious practice to do what they love and love what they do. And they're always among the happiest we know.
Too often, we know, people put off striving for their dreams
and then look back in regret. Others decide to live their dreams, right here and right now. We found three
interesting blogs recently that put their own unique spin on how they pursue their
passion. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.
One was from the business
perspective, the other from a more personal perspective. And
a third really merged the two completely. I thought all three were right on,
informative and entertaining and so I’m sharing them with you.
The first from Talent Zoo was career oriented and outlined how
to find the right fit and land your dream job. It talks about the value of
assessing and reassessing – and realizing that where we start in our careers
isn’t where we’ll end. We always have options and we can always redirect.
The second was one I stumbled upon on Twitter. Young Tyler
Tervooren found himself uninspired in his career. A layoff, though unfortunate,
gave him time to reflect and now at 26, he pursues “challenges” that make him
happier and more fulfilled both in work and in life. He chronicles them in his
blog Advanced Riskology, which challenges us not to become complacent.
The third was a Forbes business profile
that spotlighted a social worker whose career has progressed, shifted and evolved
over the years to today become the perfect fit for him. The author of three
books, he shares more about a struggling company that successfully turned
obstacles into opportunity and offers tips for those searching to find/create
their own unique niche.
We even found an
infographic from Addicted2Success that highlights the Top 10 regrets in
life by those at death’s door. Not surprisingly, No. 1 on the list was not
persuing one’s dreams and aspirations.
Talent Zoo talked about assessing our options; Tyler talked
about taking risks. And the third incorporates the element of humor and
perspective coming from Ronald Culberson, author of Do It Well. Make It Fun. The Key to Success in Life, Death, and Almost
Everything in Between.
Honestly, I think it’s that delicate dance of the above that
allow us to live our dreams, pursue our passion and to have fun in life and
yes, at work.
Interesting perspectives and some valuable lessons.
As always, feeling blessed to love what I do and do what I
love. How about you?
