Do you know what is causing the unrest in your current vocation or place in life? Most of us don't. We just know that something needs to change.
What is ironic is that we are more likely to move in a new direction - a new job, a new vocation even - and still end up stuck. Frustrating to say the least. I know because I've been there.
I had what I call a two year cycle of unrest where every two years *something* needed to change. Within my profession I changed the type of work I did multiple times. I changed the type of client I worked for (I was already self-employed). I even changed my geographic location to live where I wanted. Two years later I still had the unrest.
I was addressing the symptom and not the root of the problem. I didn't know myself well enough to align the changes I made with who I am at the core.
My journey to a vocation that fits me really well was a long one. Yours doesn't have to be. I have a tool I use called the Idea FilterTM that is very useful for determining if an idea or vocational opportunity truly fits. You can download the filter for free from the resources page. Click Here
To evaluate an idea (or vocational possibility) effectively you must reflect on how it impacts each aspect of you. The Idea FilterTM provides the framework to that. The key to effective use of the Idea FilterTM is knowing yourself well. Socrates guiding principle was "know thyself". It is something we typically don't take the time to do in our western culture. Do you know yourself well enough to filter any possibility against who you are at the core? If not, it is time to build your own Wall of Perspective, but that is a topic for another post :-)
Jonathan
A great interview with Justin Lukasavige, business coach extraordinaire, and fellow professor at Free Agent Academy. We talk about my story - Where I've been, how I got to where I am.
Interview with Justin Lukasavige
Justin regularly interviews those with unique stories. His site is a great resource to listen to and learn from. Learn more about Justin at Coachradio.tvInterested in stepping out and becoming self-employed? Join me at Free Agent Academy - school for those who are self-employed, or aspiring to be. There is no more effective way than Free Agent Academy. FAA Membership Discount
I rejoined Brian Harcey of WLJN for a follow up to my interview on January 28, 2011.
We continued to through the process I use to help others uncover what they are naturally great at and what gives them meaning and purpose.
Here is a link to the audio of the interview.