Are you doing what you're meant to be doing?

I could just leave you with the title and have you think about it for a while, but I think I'll go into some detail. One of the biggest worries people have is finding a job. When they're young and fresh out of school or college its all about finding that, "dream job." As time goes on, that dream begins to fade to something more like a job, then something that pays the bills, and finally going to a place they hate. According to a study done in 2013 by The Gallup, 70% of Americans hate their job. That is an incredibly high number! That means 70% of Americans hate 1/3 of their life. Life is too short for that much discomfort and hate.

Recently, I've been doing a lot of thinking about my future. I have this feeling inside of me that I'm meant to do something great. To influence people, and help them have a more fulfilled life! Now some might say, "your young, everyone has those feelings." If so, then why doesn't anyone do it! People end up giving up on their dreams, in order to just get by. What kind of life is that?! One of my favorite books is, The Alchemist (I highly recommend reading it). It's a short read about a shepherd boy that realizes his, "personal legend." He goes on a long quest and does much more than a normal person. Obviously it's fiction, but the message is incredible. The only job anyone absolutely has, is to realize their, "personal legend." That is, to realize their calling in life. Many people come close, but then they give up, either for financial reasons, or because it's too hard; they have a fear of failure.

Finding and doing what you love might not be the easiest thing, but it will surely save you years of hatred and a monotonous life. Obviously, a lot of this is easier said than done, but I just want to put the idea out there that there is more to life than what you're doing! Life is not about work, it's about the people around you and the experiences you have. No one is going to talk about "that time at work" on their deathbed. They are going to talk about that trip they had, with the people they met, and the stories that were told. Having a career that I love with the ability to experience life is my dream; what's yours? You just have to find your, "personal legend" and all will be clear.

In true strength,

Nick