Most of us have played the “what if” game in which we fantasize about becoming so financially secure that we no longer have to work a job to make a living.
But those who understand the distinction between a job and a vocation would likely continue to work.
Their vocation isn’t just what they do, it’s who they are.
A job is simply something we do for hire but our vocation is rooted in a sense of mission or purpose through which we make a difference.
Robert Novak’s book “Business As a Calling” suggests that each of us is born into this world with certain innate abilities, gifts or talents that allow us to make our own unique difference.
Each of us can find a sense of purpose and enjoyment that goes far beyond the wages we earn.
This can be true even when the work is sometimes difficult or tedious.
When the work we do is coupled with this personal sense of purpose, we become more than just another teacher, doctor, or builder. We become liberators, healers, and creators.
Our impact on the world is no longer measured by mere financial figures, but by how we’ve found and used our gifts in the service of others.
Pursuing a calling that allows us to create value while lifting those around us can even be viewed as a modern application of the adage, “To whom much is given, much is required.”
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