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P is for Perfect: Your Perfect Vocational Day by Craig Nathanson
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PRIZE - What do You Cherish Most in Life
We all make choices each day, choosing one thing over another, based on how we feel. Some things carry more weight and thus direct our daily choices. In corporate America, I pursued things that others valued: money, travel, status, office size, and number of people reporting to me. External rewards can often mask the pain of not following one’s internal dreams. The more people hide from their true vocation, the more they seek to drown out their dreams with external rewards and approval. The workplace is great at helping here. Most organizations are concerned with productivity and short-term results while motivating people to want more of what the organization wants. This is in contrast to helping people find more meaning and fulfillment in their vocational lives.
I can remember just before I left the corporate world, I was in the last stages of a third interview for one of those senior management six figure jobs that offered great perks, pay and status. The hiring manager said to me in that last interview, "Craig, you are going to love it here.” At that point, I knew I had the job. She went on to tell me that she valued balance in her staff. I thought to myself, This story ought to be good, since I already knew the job was going to be one of those where I.....
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