How much more often do we hear the word “career” instead of “vocation”? Why is that? While a career holds its own importance—the most obvious is earning an income—a person’s vocation evokes inmost gifts, abilities, passions, dreams and broader life purpose. So, what exactly is a vocation? The Latin root word—“vocationem”— means “a calling”. Vocation is an occupation that someone feels strongly about doing, despite monetary gain or other influences. Therefore, … [Read more...]
What is the first thing that pops in your head when you read this title? A few possibilities may be: "I already know what my passion is;" "Oh great, another article about something pointless;" or "Great, I would like to rediscover what my passion is in life..." … [Read more...]
You are unique. You have special gifts and talents that differentiate you from others. If you find that you are struggling to stand out from the crowd, these gifts and talents are the key. If you are unsure exactly what your strengths are, there are many paths to discovering exactly what they are. Marcus Buckingham talks about discovering your strengths in his books, Now Discover Your Strengths and The Truth About You (http://vodpod.com/watch/2316307-the-truth-about-you-marcus-buckingham). … [Read more...]
