So… what’s missing? How does your awesome day differ from your typical days now? How big are the gaps? The first time I imagined my awesome day my gaps felt gigantic. I put together a vision of what I wanted my life to look and feel like and I had a hard time believing I could get there...
Passions...
Why We Work by Barry Schwarz
Why We Work by Barry Schwarz is a quick read and offers interesting insights into why we work other than the obvious need for money, and challenges traditional workplace and reward structures. The author looks at all kinds of different jobs to understand what's really behind happiness at work... it's not a bigger paycheck. There's also a great TED talk... to access click here.
The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Gillebeau
Are you looking for an example of someone who's written his own rules? Check out The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau. This book challenges our assumptions about life and work with great examples and total honesty. Be warned… the author is not about making everyone happy... the author outlines 4 "musts" for readers to find the book valuable... you must be open to new ideas, you must be dissatisfied with the status quo, you must be willing to take personal responsibility, and you must be wiling to work hard. If you answer yes to all of these download this book now - it's awesome!...
I jumped off the cliff... where's my parachute??
Of course this is figuratively speaking, but in career terms “jumping off the cliff” is the best description I can come up with. I spent the last 18 years in big firm public accounting, the last 7 as a partner at Deloitte. 5/28/16, was my last day… I left to pursue my purpose and to challenge myself to find and live the life of my dreams every day...