Your professional calling is a mysterious idea. It’s the ineffable sense that you are meant to do something. Many people get tripped up in their pursuit of their calling, because they conceive of it like buried treasure—something hidden that they must find. In truth, your calling can be built no matter your present circumstances. So, how do you do it?
In this episode, I explain how to move from chasing an objective career—titles, status, money—to building a more subjective one based on what you care about and what genuinely interests you. I also share three simple steps to help you evaluate and shape your calling. If you stick with them, you’ll be more likely to end up doing work that feels meaningful—and, in turn, you’ll get happier.
If you want to go deeper, check out my book, The Meaning of Your Life.
Referenced:
• The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
• The Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur Brooks
• 6 science-backed ways to raise happiness at work
• If I work harder, will you love me?
• What is the sound of one hand clapping?
• Development and validation of the calling and vocation questionnaire
• The science behind getting good at leisure
• Relationship between intrinsic rewards and job satisfaction
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