🛠 Career & Work

Sometime's work is just about work

A confusing Venn diagram of 'Ikigai' has floated around the Internet for some time. However, it's very clear to the reader that you want to be at the very centre: The intersection of what you love, what the world needs, what you're good at, and - incredibly also - what you can be paid for.

Before you dash off after this review, remember that not every single aspect of your life has to be in the sweet-spot of your most passionate of passions. "Passion don't pay the bills", as they say, and sometimes work is just about work.

My boss, who had been a commercial lender for over thirty years, said the best loan customer is one who has no passion whatsoever, just a desire to work hard at something that looks good on a spreadsheet.

But work can also be more than work

You have approximately 80,000 hours in your career and there's no reason to not make the most of them. Consider looking into further 📚 Education & Skill Development and how you can deliver the most 🎗 Contribution & Impact