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For most of us, the idea that there’s one career out there that we’re meant to do is a shaky proposition at best. In many ways we’re right to be skeptical. I’ve already addressed some of the biggest myths about finding your calling, but it bears repeating that your calling isn’t necessarily just one thing; […]
A client asked me this question recently, and I’ve heard versions of it before. I understand why. If you’re miserable at work but are surrounded by people who seem to be enjoying and/or excelling at the very same job that makes you want to flee; if you have a recurring pattern of being unhappy in […]
In my last blog post, I wrote about the essential first step of any heroic journey: admitting that you have no idea where to go next. Simply accepting this reality can open up a lot of new possibilities, and a way forward often emerges naturally if you accept it for long enough. But what if […]
Quick announcement: Pathfinders Group Coaching is now open for enrollment. Designed for people who want to identify the type of work they’re meant to do in the world and start actually doing it, Pathfinders of one of my most cost effective programs. Find out more and get the details here. First of all, happy new […]
Following is the first chapter in The Adventures of Little One: Eye-Opening Tales from the First Hero’s Journey, a new book written to help anyone longing to feel a greater sense of purpose overcome the obstacles and find their way to meaningful and satisfying work. The Great Dissatisfaction Long ago, the people lived in a village […]
I recently recorded a podcast with David Papa of Love and Profit. David is a friend who’s done a lot of work helping people bring more heart into their work. His superpower is helping others connect with the joy, wisdom, and genius that exists within all of us (yes, even you). He’s profound, hilarious, and […]
Change is hard. For most of us, no matter how much part of us wants to make a change, there’s another part that for whatever reason seems bent on staying stuck in the status quo. As a result, we procrastinate, convince ourselves it’s not even worth trying, or find other ways to stay with the […]
As you may have picked up in a previous post, my husband and I are thinking of moving and have been looking at houses nearby. Recently we saw a sweet one on a beautiful piece of land that was priced well under our budget, but it needed a lot of work if it was going […]
Recently I was lying in bed, anxiously tossing and turning, my mind spinning as I fruitlessly tried to relax and go to sleep. The things that usually help me calm down weren’t working, and I had no idea why I was so tense or what I could do to fix it. After wrestling with my […]
If I’m honest with myself, I have to admit that I can’t do what most other people can. When my sister tells me her weekend plans, for example, I feel exhausted just hearing them all. She manages them quite successfully, whereas I personally find that when I commit to more than one activity per weekend […]
A collection of entertaining tales to help you find your path
