I read a study once that looked at 1500 people that graduated from university business programs in the year 1960 and tracked their long-term wealth. Of the 1500 graduates, 1245 said that they wanted the focus of their careers to be making money while the remaining 255 wanted to make a difference and do something that they cared very passionately about. Twenty years later the leaders of the study found that there were 101 millionaires, all but one of which came from the smaller group.
When we are doing what we love, we see no distinction between work and play. This allows us to invest more into our pursuits with no lost energy or resistance. By finding our purpose in life and identifying what we love to do, we can create this blend between work and play. At Student Works, we assist you in finding your purpose.
The following is a quotation that speaks well to this concept of finding one’s purpose:
“A Master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both.”
-Françoise Rene Auguste Chateaubriand
When we are following our passion, our jobs do not seem like work. It certainly still takes an enormous amount of time and energy, but it all seems worth it when you are doing something you genuinely enjoy. And yes, even those who truly love their jobs at times find it unpleasant at times, but with passion comes joy and these unpleasant times provide balance and appreciation for having a job that we enjoy. Extra time and energy are found rather easily when working on a project you care about. You should look to join causes or companies that in line with your core purpose. Research potential employers and make sure their vision is aligned with your own.
Our program assists young people to learn the skills, habits and gain the wisdom to successfully execute their core purpose. Imagine there is a world-class leader coming to speak in your town about leadership. Now imagine that this person had no idea what their purpose was. They have no idea why they were doing what they are doing and why they are serving the group of people they represent. This scenario can’t possibly make sense. A great leader, above all else, must be clear about what they are doing so that they can effectively lead others. They must be aware of their purpose so that others can feel that positive energy and rally around their cause!
Another way of thinking about a core purpose is to consider it as a “mission”, “vision”, or a “path”. This concept is critical and can be overwhelming. Trying to discover your interests can stir your soul and make you nervous, but it will put you at an overwhelming advantage. Your purpose will make sure that the ladder you are climbing is against the correct wall. You should get excited about pursuing something that is aligned with your personal goals! If you are going after something that you value you will not lose energy and you will not be stopped wondering why you are achieving goals that do not matter to you. Instead, you will feel rewarded and excited about your accomplishments!
As part of our program, we assist you by going through a facilitated process to define and clarify your purpose and then work to align your business with it. This is something we will be doing continuously – thinking about what it is that you are passionate about and making decisions that allow you to work toward that. Work with your own goals in mind and set targets for yourself and use that to kick start your future!
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