Episode 142 - Doing Work That You Love
As a professional speaker, I’m frequently hired to deliver keynotes at conventions and conferences. And one thing I’ve observed from the podium is that leaders attend conventions. I don’t mean just the head table set, I mean the people on the floor who make the room crackle with infectious enthusiasm. These are the ones with a passion that inspires and energizes. I see them as front line leaders in their industries.
Where does all their energy come from? They love what they do. They want to work. I remember being asked, “Don’t you think everyone would quit their jobs if they won the lottery?” No. Not everyone. People who love what they do put money second because doing work they love is in the first spot. Lots of well-off people work because they really love what they do. There are dozens of millionaires who work at fast growth companies like Home Depot, Microsoft and Sun Micro Systems. Financially, they could afford to quit now, but they choose not to.”
Tiger Woods has a great take on this. “I’m just happy to wake up every day,” said Tiger, “and do something I love to do, which is go out and play golf.”
If you haven’t yet found work you love, go find this book in the library: Making a Living, Making a Life by Mark Albion. He’s got some very smart, practical suggestions for you.
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