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A 21-step Path to
Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life's Work
by Craig Nathanson, The Vocational Coach
In mid-life, many of us are unfulfilled in our lives and
careers. We have a deep longing for change. We often feel
that we've waited too long to pursue our dreams, and believe
that we have no choice but to settle for our current lot in
life. Choosing how to fill such a deep void is no small
task. There is no shortage of expert advice from
professionals, family, and friends about what to do about
the work dilemma. Sometimes, the advice is good. But too
much of it is based on the needs of the person giving the
advice, and not what is best for you.
A Roadmap to Vocational Passion
I developed the following 21-step path to discovering and
doing what you love. Start with a few small steps and you
will find that the process will soon take hold. Then, you
will never turn back!
1. Evaluate what you want
2. Envision your future
3. Tune out negative feedback
4. Shore up your support network
5. Assess your risk
6. Figure out what's the worst thing that can happen
7. Write down your abilities and interests
8. Match your abilities and interests
9. Talk to others who do what you want to do
10. Get a sense of what your passion will pay
11. Change financial expectations in the short term
12. Borrow or cash-in now to fund your move
13. Expect the first two years to be tough gathering
support
14. Prepare to downsize your life where possible
15. Explain to your loved ones why these changes are
important
16. Become an expert in what you love
17. Start believing that your new future is possible
18. Take small steps while measuring and rewarding yourself
19. Don't ever look back
20. Give yourself permission to do what you love
21. Practice what you love daily
Make no mistake: Following your vocational passion will be
the toughest work you'll ever do. It will also be the most
rewarding. Start at the beginning, develop a plan, and keep
moving ahead one step at a time. Then pack your bags and
enjoy the ride.
Craig Nathanson, The Vocational Coach, is the author of "P
is for Perfect: Your Perfect Vocational Day," by Book Coach
Press. He publishes the free monthly e-zine, "Vocational
Passion in Mid-life." Craig believes the world works a
little better when we do the work we love. He helps those in
mid-life carry this out. Visit his online community at
http://www.thevocationalcoach.com where you can sign up for
his free monthly tele-class.
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