Have you ever had to make the career choice
between meaningful work or making money? One of my favorite themes is about finding meaning because meaning is a source of
motivation. If we resonate with a
purpose, it's like a carrot in front of our nose - leading us to achieve
great things that are aligned with our deepest selves. So, paying attention to what matters -
matters!
Despite its (often great)
difficulty to implement, this message is much like the one I have for quiet
professionals who may be introverts or just shy people. That is, don't accept the dilemma of
either surmounting a false front by pretending to be outgoing to achieve career
success or retiring to a dark corner where the best achievements are elusive. Instead, learn how to take charge and, from that position of strength, just try
being yourself - deliberately and quietly in control.
A lot of the time, personal meaning is created by simply taking on the false
trade-off itself.
Making the Choice Between Money and Meaning
