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Vision the life you always wanted, plan how to achieve your vision,
and take action to accomplish your goals. You can begin this process
today by filling out the Mission Discovery worksheet. "But I don't want a mission. I just want to figure out what kind of work I should be doing." Most of the career assessments focus on aptitude - what you might be good at given the way you think, your personality, or your skill level. The problem is, none of it looks at whether you are going to enjoy your work. You can be good at doing something and still be unsatisfied. Most of us are working half our waking hours. Why be miserable? If you do work that is congruent with who you are, with your values and purpose, then you will enjoy life more. Set goals that align with your mission If you experience resistance to a goal, you might ask if the goal is a want or a should. A should is something you do to please others or to demonstrate to yourself that you are a good person. Shoulds come from fear, while a want is something you do out of love for yourself or others. Goals that you feel good about pursuing are more likely to be successful. You may also resist a goal if it conflicts with your values or your purpose in life. Are you doing something for money and power when you value simplicity and your purpose is to help people? When you align your goals with who you are, you feel enthusiastic about accomplishing those goals. Occasionally, you may need to set a goal that conflicts with your mission in the short-term, but moves you towards success in the long-term. Or you may need to adjust your goals to meet obligations, such as keeping your family insured and fed. Such goals require even more contemplation, as resistance is likely to be quite high. But be careful that you don’t betray your dreams, as this can lead to a life of resentment and depression. Thoreau encourages us to not wait until we have made our fortune to pursue our dreams. I also encourage my clients to begin pursuing their dreams now; however, I do not advocate immediately quitting your job. Read more about accomplishing goals. |
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