John,
I liked the article. It certainly is important to do something you are passionate about and that is fulfiling as well.
However, I find it interesting that you use the language "common misconception that all work sucks" in your post. The truth is that we see the world as we are, not as it is - so what you are telling me with that statement is that I am wrong or misinformed for thinking that work sucks and that couldn't be further from the truth.
Here is MY reality - all jobs suck.
Why?
Because I believe that I should be the only one who decides how much I am worth.
Because I believe that I should be the only one who decides when I can
spend time with my family.
Because I believe that I should be the only one who decides how many vacations I can take, what car I can drive, and where I can live.
Because I believe that I should be the only one in control of my life.
You could have validated your article a bit further by creating a clear distinction between "work" and a "job"- for me the article was a bit too linear.
I work, and I enjoy it immensely - but I work for myself. I do not have a job.
Again, you are on the right track and I think you are definitely correct in saying that we should follow our dreams and not conform to what we have been told to do, however nowhere in my dreams am I working a job.
Following your dreams means doing WHATEVER it is that you are passionate about - a job, a business, a volunteer, a missionary - whatever. It doesn't have to mean finding your dream job.  |