This is very true. In order for people to succeed in life, they must have failed at something first.

I discuss this subject in my blog post: http://northstarthinktank.typepad.com/northstar_thinktank/2007/04/even_the_best_e.html

Keep up the good work!

Jeff

First realize that everyone is in the same position you are. We are all trying to figure out what we love in life. The idea that you suddenly find the one thing is a myth. Successful people are on a constant journey to find what they love, and they love the process that continues throughout life, not the mythical one answer.

With that being said here are a few questions you may want to take some serious time to WRITE the answer to. (Some of these come from Brian Tracy)

1. What would you dare to dream if you knew you could not fail and you had $100 million in the bank?

2. What would you do if you knew you’d be dead in 30 days?

3. Who do you admire the most and why?

There are 10 exercises and a whole chapter to help you answer this question in my book, but hopefully this gives you a start. Good luck!
Brian

You’ve asked the question of the ages. It’s a process with many factors and considerations. That’s why I’ve dedicated my blog http://delightfulwork.com to looking at all the options in this vital quest for work life freedom and aliveness. Come on over and take a look. Also be sure to read all of Brian’s excellent articles to see which content stirs something within you.

The good news is that you haven’t settled and you know that your work can be so much more. Keep questioning and write all of your answers in a journal so you can go back, reflect and consider often.

I think it’s connected to the poisonous conformity that our schooling encourages. It takes a strong individual to take risks, fail and continue to come back again and again. We really do need to become bullet proof to the opinions of others. It’s the only path to freedom.

I’ve had jobs I liked and some I didn’t. It really just depends on what you’re trying to achieve whether you work for yourself or someone else.

I’ve got an entrprenauial bent and no great surprise, enjoyed those jobs where I called the shots. It was pretty nice having deep company pockets supporting whatever I wanted to do, and the pay was great as well.

At the end of the day though you’ve got to follow you passion. For me I just got tired of being part of the corporate world.

I came to find I valued other things and wanted to pursue the things I’m passionate about at my own pace, not to mention my own location.

People can be happy whether they draw a paycheck or create their own, but only if they’re doing what they enjoy. Life’s too short to be totally focused on making a living.