Comments on: Why Finding the Work You Love May Not Be Enough or Why Doesn’t the Money Always Follow?

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:37:02 +0000

Carla, I agree and I shared what I thought about that point on your blog. What could I be the best in the world at? That is a huge question that isn’t as difficult to answer as one would think. Because the question doesn’t ask what do we want to be best in the world at? There is a big difference between could and want. Answer the could question and you’ll find the passion question more easily.

By: Carla

Carla — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:10:06 +0000

Tom,

I posted something not long ago at http://40-nowwhat.blogspot.com/2008/02/whats-my-passion.html that discussed how to align your passion with your work and with money, based on some advice I was given. I don’t know if there’s a simple route to finding the passionate work that pays well for each person, but the idea of doing not just what you love but that at which you are the best, does seem to hold the promises of riches.

Carla
http://40-nowwhat.blogspot.com/

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:53:42 +0000

Bonnie I agree, I was not taught alignment either. In fact I was in my forties before I even considered such a concept. Stepping back is always good. You made me smile because that’s exactly what I’m doing this fine morning. I’m stepping back to see the bigger picture of who I am and where I’m headed.

By: incrediblemessages

incrediblemessages — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:44:16 +0000

Thanks for this helpful post. In the “busyness” that comes with life, alignment seems to easily become undone. I find I need to schedule frequent times to step back and check out my alignment. In a society that values money and image, I need a lot of reminders to check my alignment! I was certainly not taught to value alignment as a child!

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:21:46 +0000

KBassler it sounds to me like what you really want is work life freedom. What work would feel as though you weren’t working at all? That kind of joyous light-hearted work exists for all of us. The first step is to believe that. Then you must go about your exploration with vigor. Make mistakes, take action, and get a feel for things. Get out of your mind and into doing. Go to http://www.CoreU.com and sign up for my newsletter then you’ll know about free call opportunities when they arise.

By: kbassler

kbassler — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:46:15 +0000

I just recently gave notice that I will be leaving my position that I have held for 7 years. I’m phasing out gradually through the beginning of June. After that, I have short-term, part-time project and then…nothing.

I deliberately left without another job in order to give myself time to consider what it is that I want to do and what will make me leap out of bed in the morning.

HOWEVER. When I begin to contemplate what that might be, I invariably come back to “not working at all.” I would fly out of bed every single morning if what was on my calendar for the day was: gardening, tending to my chickens (and goats and sheep), sewing, baking, canning tomatoes, creating art.
So how do I begin to realize that vision in a way that will provide some income? We’ve never had an abundance of money (read: we’re permanently broke) because we have chosen careers that just don’t pay well (teaching and non-profit work).

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:28:04 +0000

Lorraine, thank you, that’s a very colorful and unique analogy. The Business books that tell us to find what people are buying and sell that are obviously looking through a black and white lens. I’d much rather bring myself in as you say and offer services from who I am.

By: Lorraine Cohen

Lorraine Cohen — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:29:02 +0000

I echo your stressing the Power of Alignment Tom

It’s so easy to look at purely strategizing and miss the connection between aligning with who we are. It’s like looking at life through a black and white lens. Once you bring yourself into the equation, you’ve got technicolor! The outside world is a reflection of who we are and a great indicator of where we are misaligned. Thanks for an insightful read!

Cheers,
Lorraine

www.powerfull-living.biz

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:21:35 +0000

@Karl my hats off to those of you who still maintain the “JOB” and work in your other hours to free yourself from it. I applaud your courage and persistence and at the same time I encourage you to fully live your greatness sooner rather than later! Go for it man! Have you listen to the Courage audio on my coaching website?

http://coreu.com/

By: karl Staib - Your Work Happiness Matters

karl Staib - Your Work Happiness Matters — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:13:59 +0000

I’ve always struggled working for someone else and giving my all because I don’t feel like there is enough reward. That’s why I continue to pursue my own business. It starts with my blog then branching out from there. So far it’s been great. Hard, but great. Working a full time job then coming home and writing, networking, and marketing is not easy, but in the long run I know I’ll be happier so I do it. I can tell when I’m heading in the right direction when I get all excited about a certain topic or even writing a press release. The same feeling never comes form my 9 to 5.

Great post!