“You’re FIRED!!!” One of the Best Things That Has Happened to Me.
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Confucius
I stayed in a job for way too long before I got FIRED. Not the best way to leave but I wanted out and in hindsight, it was the best thing that happened to me. If forced me to pursue my desires and paths in life that were complementary to the lifestyle I wanted to live.
I still haven’t got it all figured it, I don’t think anyone truly does, however, the journey has been more fun. I believe there is no point in trying to “suck it up” in a job we hate when we instead could be exploring life curiously and with joy. Perhaps this is just my warped opinion or hope. We find ourselves working in jobs we dislike to earn money to uphold a kind of lifestyle we don’t really like anyway. To me that doesn’t make much sense – what about you?
We find ourselves working in jobs we dislike to earn money to uphold a kind of lifestyle we don’t really like anyway. To me that doesn’t make much sense – what about you?
Of course, there is cream with all that. Like the daily latte to bring joy to our daily commute. Netflix, beer, and donuts to sweeten up our day. And the holiday once a year. It makes it all worthwhile, or does it?
Waiting for retirement to enjoy life is a flawed idea. It seems ludicrous to spend the best years of life in jobs we hate. And when we retire – what then?
My father sent me this quote by Francis of Assisi – “Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received, only what you have given.” I think that puts what we do, have and how we live life into great perspective.
You may love your job and your life and if you do, great!
If not those create some waves and make some change!
For those of you looking to change things up in life and find greater passion, purpose, and happiness I have a 1-1 mentoring program on offer. For more info, contact me directly here or email me at thehiddenwhyguy@gmail.com for more details.
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
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