Passion and Work

Do these two words go together in your world? Are you passionate about what you do? Are you happy when you wake up every morning and excited to see what the day will bring? If not, could you be? We are in a new time of consciousness and simplicity. With the current state of the economy, people are looking at their lives and re-evaluating their mission. If Passion is your mission, are you living it?

Lawler Kang writes in his book, Passion and Work, "What is critical to understand is that as long as you can define your passion, someone will pay you to live on your terms. You might not make millions, but intuitively, you have a much greater chance of this outcome if you do." In his book, Lawler explores the purpose of the five Ps: Passion, Proficiencies, Priorities, Plan and Prove. Kang says, "...If you love what you are doing, if you're passionate about your work, life will follow in a multitude of shimmering manifestations -- richer relationships, less stress, overall happiness, and so on..."

Lawler went through some life threatening hurdles that led him to this place. He has a firm grasp on how to succeed, because he has found tremendous success in work and life and he comes from a place of knowing what it was to almost lose it all.

Have you been in a position where you've fallen from grace in some aspect? If you turn that into life experience, you can really fall into grace. You can pick yourself up and be happier than you've ever been. I went from working in the corporate world for over 15 years to opening my own business, being my own boss and following my bliss. I looked at all the things that made me happy in my job. I took out all the things I did not enjoy. I put together a business model, and I put my plan into action. Following your passion may involve a lot of work and sacrifices in its inception, but once you've created something of your own and nurtured it from scratch, the rewards are endless. I support and live Lawler Kang's philosophy and encourage you to identify what your passion is, put together a plan and go after it. You will be amazed to see what happens.

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Comments

[RedEyeMaster]

My company hired Ingage Inc (Kang's firm) to walk our leadership team through his process. Personally, I got a tremendous amount out of the experience and it's absolutely changed how I orient my own personal compass.
Subsequently, my wife has read the book and seen him speak. It's set off a (positive) crisis for her and she's really focused now on addressing issues with her professional life that really needed to be addressed.
I definitely recommend the book. But even more I recommend the opportunity to see Kang speak and experience his presence firsthand.

[Halsey]

I'd better seriously check out Lawler's works... I remember enjoying certain "jobs"..where getting up was not punishment. I deplore the mood I'm in right now...a year ago, I was diagnosed with aggressive cancer..what followed was aggressive treatment (chemo and radiation..4 surgeries..the whole gamut)... and..in what I have to believe is recovery...I WANT more... I watched from my bed as the economy fell apart, and the industry I'd been a part of (financial services)... showed its ugly ugly face to the world. I KNOW I have something to offer, something to give back. Ironically..I'll probably be laid off soon, forcing me to perhaps take that "leap" of faith into something different. (at 54, with a history of cancer...can't say it wil be easy)..but my gosh...I DO know..how precious every single day of life is...I'd take a year of feeling like I'd made a difference in someone's life to 20 years of working for a paycheck, feeling disgust at the corruption I see...any old time.... Guess what I'm saying is, I'm glad I read your piece. Just what the doctor ordered today... now to find that "passion" that will pay the bills (I am a good writer..but there are many of us...but doggone it..I can't use that as an excuse...

Thanks!

[Jen Grisanti - Huffpost Blogger]

YOU will be so inspired by Lawler's book. He's gone through and risen above some very serious health issues. The book will empower you.

i am so sorry for what you've been through health wise. I've known several people have recovered from cancer and used the hurdle to push them in a new direction with an enlightened attitude of what is really important in life. I highly encourage you to do whatever it takes to bring your "passion" into the work that you do and the life that you are living.

Thank you for your comment. It made my day.
Jen

[Don777]

Hi Jen,

Great words of wisdom as usual. I'm one of the MANY writers here in L.A. and I totally get the chasing your passion thing. I may not be making a living with my writing yet, but I will one day soon. I'm in the "going after it stage" , and your sage advice and inspirational words help with the stage two planning. I will definitely stay tuned to your posts. Thanks!

Don

[Jen Grisanti - Huffpost Blogger]

Don,

Thank you for your gracious words. Believing is a huge ingredient as well as dedication, commitment to the process and putting it out to the universe. I believe you will be making a living writing.

Jen

[doctarr]

It's not really work if you love doing it. It's play.

[FoonTheElder]

How many people can really make a living playing?

[drkazmd65]

I am one of those weirdos,... 9 days out of 10 I almost can't believe they pay me a decent salary for what I get to do,...

That other 1 day out of the 10,... the paperwork, teleconferences, and bureaucracy drives me relatively nuts,... but I can work with that ratio.

The only other thing I could see myself doing long-term and loving more,... Teaching part-time as an adjunct professor while running a subsistance / specialty farm.