Oprah Winfrey said ::

"I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you."

Does this quote both inspire and alienate you? Elissa has a bit of a love/hate relationship to this quote, too. It's called contrast.

The realization that what you want isn't what you have.

But it's possible to use contrast to your advantage when you look at it through the lens of purpose and potential.

In this week's podcast, Elissa shares how to discover what you love about what you're doing today so you can apply it in new contexts.

Identify practical, tactical, strategic and interpersonal "loves" in your day to day. Then discover how you serve others by asking yourself, "Who are the people who are depending on me for their success?"

When you uncover the core things you love and know how to see what you do as service to others, you'll realize you can find these in any role at any level.

It's a skill you can use to survive and thrive in your workplace and career today and whatever you decide to do in your future.