What to do?

[Heimdall]

Hi everyone,

I've just joined the forums although I have been reading them for a few months now.

I'm working at a job that began great but after a few years I learned everything I could learn here and now I know this is not what I want to do for the rest of my life.

The thing is, since I have been reading all the personal development articles and forums everyone talks about quiting your job and earning money with what you like the most. But how do you know what it is that you like the most?

I know that this is something I have to find out for myself, but how did those of you who do what you love discover what it is that you wanted to do to make a living? Where did you get your inspiration?

Thank you for your help.

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by Heimdall

But how do you know what it is that you like the most?

I don't. I simply job-hop frequently. When the job is new, it's interesting. When it ceases to be interesting, I change jobs. Every time I change jobs, I get a pay raise. So now I am in the top 1% of all income-tax paying citizens in my country. Wowee.

[sheffy4]

Try thinking about what you liked to do when you were a kid. What were you drawn to? This might give you a direction to go in. But otherwise, I would just say try new things that look fun and interesting in you. If you like it, continue doing it, if you don't try something else.

[Jonathan Mead]

I started asking myself if this is what I truly want to do with my life. I think are are different levels of optimal solutions. I think the most optimal for me would be playing music for a living. I know I can't do that right now, so I chose working for the multimedia department of a company. I'm also working on starting my own business as a professional blogger on personal development, that's a step up further. In the past I worked in a file-room, not very optimal, or worse still doing data entry for a bank.

I think there's a whole spectrum of what is the best choice for you. You have to find out what moves you the most, what motivates you and touches your heart. When you figure that out, start making steps toward moving towards it. Nothing is out of reach if you have faith in yourself. Good luck in your quest!

[smartile]

Hey Heimdall,

But how do you know what it is that you like the most?

The work, hobbies, interests that resonate with you the most.

This may not be obvious to you now, but I like to think that all of us go through a process of reflection and realization. Keep reflecting and you'll begin to notice patterns; times in your life that you felt truly excited to be alive. It's in these patterns that you'll discover your greatest gift - your passion and what you truly love to do.

[evrgrn3]

It is my belief, although obviously biased, that you need to develop your Personal Core Values, your Identity Areas, and your Personal Vision. By understanding what drives you...what your motivators are...you will be able to focus and make self-informed decisions.

Try The Personal Vision Workbook.

[Heimdall]

Thank you all for your help.

Trying out new things seems a good idea. I'll have to keep my eyes open for new options.

As for my hobbies. I'll need to get better at some of them if I wanted to make a job out of it (Playing Bassguitar, swordfighting). My other hobbies don't seem to have any potential for work (Gaming, reading fiction)