Comments on: The Wrong Way and the Right Way To Find Work You Love

By: Adam Rico

Adam Rico — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:21:00 +0000

In reply to Alana Mokma. Yes, I think openness is definitely a gift Alana. I'm always impressed with people who are willing to share the good, bad, and the ugly about their lives. It makes them real and authentic to me. You've always struck me as that sort of person so I'm glad you're embracing your gift. Be sure to care for yourself in the process of being open because some people may try to take advantage of that. I'm so glad you're living as you were truly designed.

By: Alana Mokma

Alana Mokma — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:24:00 +0000

Love this post! I have recently (as in the past three days) started to embrace my gift of “openness”. It is very easy for me to share vulnerable parts of my story. Until this week, I have had shame in the fact that I am pretty shameless, so I haven’t shared a lot. I’m not sure how this is all going to play out, but I’m excited to begin using the gift that God gave me – openness. I already know there are people that won’t like this, because they have told me (enter: family pressures) but I know without doubt, that this is part of my calling. It’s so exciting!!

By: Adam Rico

Adam Rico — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:28:00 +0000

In reply to Brotha Percy. Yes, Brotha Percy having a playing field without any boundaries can provide us with the needed foundation to use our greatest gifts and talents in the service of others. Thanks for your comment.

By: Brotha Percy

Brotha Percy — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:44:00 +0000

The first thing I would notice is a sense of freedom of expression and a playing field without any boundaries.

By: Adam Rico

Adam Rico — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:53:00 +0000

In reply to Bernard Haynes. Thank you Bernard. Freedom to flow in your design is a sweet thing indeed. I know you serve others with the very best you have to offer.

By: Adam Rico

Adam Rico — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:47:00 +0000

In reply to Dean.

I couldn’t agree more Dean. I definitely want my surgeon to love being a surgeon and put all they have into it.

I also love your question – What would be your passionate service to the world?

I rarely run into people who had the ability to choose a career without some influence from their family – positive or negative. Sometimes there is a process of filtering out our desires from well intentioned influencers.

I hope you are on the path to living and working in the areas where you really shine.

By: Bernard Haynes

Bernard Haynes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:35:00 +0000

Excellent post Adam. The first thing I would notice is that I am not rushing to report to a job on someone’s else time and I have the freedom to flow they way I am created to flow.

By: Bernard Haynes

Bernard Haynes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:32:00 +0000

In reply to Dean. Dean, you hit the nail on the head with your last sentence. I used to focus so much on what others thought or said that I didn't walk in my calling. Life is too short to not live your vision.

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:07:00 +0000

You bring up some really good points Adam.

Who wants to put their lives in the hands of a surgeon that God has called to be a carpenter, and his heart isn’t really into surgery?

Another thing to consider about your question:

“Question: Imagine you wake up tomorrow and you were doing work
that was an absolute perfect fit with your best skills and abilities.”

Is:
What would you be doing? What would be your passionate service to the world?

Lots to consider when trying to find the perfect fit.
I went through school and got 4 doctorates just because I wanted my family to be proud of me, but I haven’t used them because I was pursuing the wrong calling.

You will only find the right track for your life when you stop caring what others think and be who you are.