Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Purpose and Goals

Every once in a while you meet people who are inspired by their work. They exude enthusiasm and passion. They appear to care genuinely about what they are doing, the people with whom they work, and the people they serve. They express a joy that seems to come from deep within; it is not forced or superficial. You sense their genuineness and authenticity, and you know they are playing a role which fits their purpose in life.......


When you meet such a person, you realize that their work is consistent with their purpose. You might say they are working their "mission" They know why they are here and they know the difference they want to make in the world. This clarity and focus on their purpose makes them stand out from most of the people you meet.


Who Are These People? They could be anyone— teacher, parent, executive, artist, sales clerk, mechanic, carpenter, therapist, social worker, psychologist, doctor or an administrative assistant. They do not have to be wealthy or rich. It doesn't matter what they do. What does matter is the way that they do it from a central purpose. Job or career satisfaction and fulfillment comes from the inside out, not the other way around. It is the self worth, self esteem and self confidence that are out pictured in a persons behavioiuir. For example, two teachers appear to be doing the same thing, yet one has a job, while the other has an impact on the children's lives. One feels stressed and burned out much of the time, while the other feels excited, energized and challenged. The difference between them is that one teacher is fulfilling his/her purpose and their mission, while the other is just doing a job to collect a paycheck.


Learn more about Pupose and Goals at my website.

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