Is your work just money- driven?
~ Let’s find out
Just give it a thought. Close your eyes for a moment and think. Do we go to work just because we need to work to pay the bills or maybe buy a few luxuries which were earlier out of budget? . No, certainly not. Money is not the only reason we go to work in the first place. Actually, there is a whole lot more to it than that.
The millionaire tech boss, known for his comfortable yet measured speaking style, warned that being driven by money “will wear out fast, or you’ll never make enough and you will never be happy,” reports CNBC.
“You have to find the intersection of doing something you’re passionate about and at the same time something that is in the service of other people,” Cook said, adding that “if you don’t find that intersection, you’re not going to be very happy in life.”
Let’s take a closer look at a few other reasons we do our jobs — reasons that go beyond fulfilling the need to earn a living. Do these hold true for you?
- You need to start believing in yourself, again
Regardless of what we do for a living, we learn something about our world and ourselves from our jobs. When we work, we engage with the world rather than just bash around in it. We work because the alternative feels lethargic and inactive. We work so that we can affect the world rather than just be affected by it.
2. It gives our life a direction and makes it more streamlined
Work gives our lives purpose by directing our skills and talents toward a cause. Maintaining a structure facilitates that. Even if you don’t feel as though you’re saving the world every day, the routine and organization that working gives our lives can give us a feeling of purpose. The day-in, day-out interactions help us feel appreciated and and as if our talents and skills are being directed toward a good cause which can be very satisfying.
3. Do not chase money
If you are controlled by money as opposed to controlling money, you will never be happy. Majority of people in the world work only to make ends meet. We lead our lives in fear of losing our jobs, not being able to provide for a family and so on. Fear is very destructive, meaning it will be very difficult to persuade you to take the plunge and let your money work for you. By harnessing money and having it work for you, you will be emancipated and in control.
4. It’s all about the new generation
All of us connect with our work in various ways and what we take from it differs. Some of our motivations could be generational too. As the world of work changes, new generations will add their own take on things to the landscape. It is seen that millennial are more motivated to work by a desire to travel than other existing generations have been. We need to see how these priorities shift and change in the years and decades to come. As work changes, workers’ experiences do, too.
Think of life and work as one. Find work you’re good at, and passionate about — so that you want to improve your work and skills. When you add value to other people’s life, you will earn the money you deserve.
Other than money, why do you work, really? We want to hear from you! Leave a comment.
If you want to find your specific purpose of life, you can probably take up a part-time gig and see it for yourself.
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