Don’t settle. Be grateful. But don’t settle in life.
Last week I asked you two questions:
Are you doing what you love?
Are you getting good at what you love?
Let’s pick up where we left off. Our goal is to answer, “yes…yes.”
If you answered, “no…no,” focus this week on exploring what you love to do. Think about the “activities” you’ve loved in the past. What were the things you were doing? What actions were you taking? Be specific. Describe them. Then find at least one opportunity to engage in one of those activities at work or at home. Be curious and creative. You’ll find an opportunity. I guarantee it if you look hard enough. Once we find out what you love to do, we’ll then focus on building your expertise next.
If you answered, “no (not at work)…yes,” what one thing can you do to help craft your job in a way that will allow you to do more of what you love? Be creative. Don’t give up. There is always something you can do.
If you answered, “yes…no,” what is the one thing you can do this week to build your expertise or experience? Don’t put it off. Choose one thing now. You’ll feel good when you do.
If you answered, “yes…yes,” pause and say thanks. You’re on an important path to happiness and success. Connect to the powerful positive emotion of gratitude. My practice is to stop, look up, and say everything I’m grateful for (I also start every day that way).
Remember to be grateful for what you have, but don’t settle in life.
Let me know how it goes this week. Post a comment or send me an email.
Together, we’re pursuing a strategy that has helped me achieve every significant goal in my life. I want to help you do more of what you love. And I want you to get really good at what you love doing.
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Have a great week!
Best to you,
David
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David J. Pollay is the creator of The Law of the Garbage Truck™. He is a syndicated columnist with the North Star Writers Group, creator and host of The Happiness Answer™ television program, and an internationally sought after speaker. David’s book, The Law of the Garbage Truck™, is due out next year. You can find out about the No Garbage Trucks! mission at www.thelawofthegarbagetruck.com.
David holds a master’s degree of applied positive psychology (M.A.P.P.) from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale University.
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