We all have trouble finding what we want to dedicate our lives to. The source of this dilema could be many things. Cultural and social beliefs, ideals of success, not recognizing our talents, vocations, and resources.
How would you feel if you could get paid for using your talents and doing what you love?
We are not raised with the notion that we can make a living out of our passions. Most of the time they are viewed as “hobbies”. We end up dedicating more time into our profession (which may have nothing to do with our passions or talents) and spend what little free time we can on our passions.
Could this have something to do with the social beliefs that surround us? I’m thinking yes! If we would have been told to explore our talents and come up with creative and innovative ways of making a living out of them, versus being told which professions give us more money and settling for that, maybe we would be more satisfied with our lives in the end.
The good news is: IT IS NEVER TOO LATE.
Wether you are in the midst of deciding what to do with your life, or you already decided on something years ago and now you want to please yourself I have a pretty simple solution for you!
The Ikigai Model. The Japanese formula for Happiness and Meaning in your life. The japanese believe in life purpose as something a lot more deep than money or big titles. Ikigai means “the reason for which you wake up in the morning”. Now, how can we keep ourselves from waking up to live for others? This model can surely help you.
It centers in:
• Your talents
• Your passions
• Your profession
• Your vocation
• Your mission
So, in this balance we find the ability to use our talents, work with what is passionate to us, and offering it to the world. Your mission combined with your vocation us what the world needs from you. Your profession combined with your vocation is what you will get paid for. Your passion combined with your profession js getting payed for something you are good at. And your passion combined with your mission is what you love.
So, there it is! The ability to put your talents out there, get paid for them, work with passion and offer the world your piece of change and innovation.
Who would have loved it if this would have been a test in high-school? I know I would have!
KEKERÉ 