This episode of Sticky Brand Lab, may cause you to rethink the popular notion that a specific career passion or purpose is necessary for fulfillment and success. Discussing their experiences, co-hosts Lori Vajda and Nola Boea debate the belief that everyone must find a professional 'higher purpose' or a single career path. Listen in to learn how to think differently about your passion and purpose and how it relates to your business. You’ll get fresh insights on how to redefine success on your own terms, cultivate adaptability, and focus on activities that bring you happiness.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn
- 13 Questions to ask and considerations to ponder, to better understand your goals, passions, talents, and purpose
- Different ways your values and priorities might show up in a side business.
- How your life stage may change your passion and purpose - multiple times
Key Points Lori and Nola share in this episode
01:07 Personal Experiences with Unreasonable Career Choice Pressures
02:51 Beliefs About Your Career Passion and Purpose You May Want to Look At
03:59 Do You Need to Find and Follow A Single Passion?
04:56 The Concept of Having a Purpose That Transcends Your Career
06:45 Beware the Influence of Society on Defining Your Purpose
08:23 The Changing Nature of Passion and Purpose Throughout a Vibrant Life
09:38 Does Your Work Define Your Purpose? A Revealing Statistic
12:08 Unconventional Ways to Direct Today's Passion or Purpose Toward a Side Business
13:53 Shape Your Side Business or Career To Conform to Your Current Life Priorities
18:54 Aligning Your Business with Your Values: Considerations & Questions
21:56 Why You Should Compare Your Childhood Passions to Your Adult Career Choices
25:05 When You Go and Go and Go With the Flow
28:17 Embrace Imperfection and Face Your Fears in Pursuing Your Passion
32:03 The Legacy of Passion and Purpose
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