Oprah Winfrey

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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 as a service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.

~~ Oprah Winfrey

A personal calling. . . What is yours? Oprah recognized this truth early on and has provided her calling as a service to others and it has enhanced many lives, including her own.

An AHA Moment

I've said before that I recently experienced an "Aha Moment" where I felt I wasn't doing what I loved or following "My Calling".  Feeling totally depressed, lost and wondering why I was doing what I was doing, I started thinking about what made me happy in all of my "careers".  What did I love to do. What was my calling?

I had picked up a copy of Jeff Goins' book, The Art of Work. Jeff discusses finding your calling in it. Pick it up and read it. There's a link at the bottom of the show notes page on Goal Getting Podcast.com / qod97.

Yes, it's an affiliate link and I will earn a couple dollars if you order it. It's part of that providing a service piece Oprah talks about in her quote.

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I Am Happy When

It hit me that I was most happy when:

* I was teaching martial arts classes

* I was developing training and training customers on software.

* I was attending networking events.

* I was helping local businesses grow their business.

* I was building my social media presence.

* I was creating a podcast ( I started my first podcast in 2004 )

* I was working at growing communities that I was involved in.

* I was mentoring team members and people that want to better themselves.

I could go on, but I hope you see the pattern developing. I had to sit down and think and start developing my life to do what I loved and provide a service.

Once I realized my calling and set the goal to change careers to do what I love, things started to fall into place. I started my podcast to share the Goal Achievement Success System I put together and teach people how to Get The Goals They Set. I've started working on creating an online course for the same program.

I mentioned in earlier episodes that I recently changed careers to Internal Community Manager for my company. I now get to do everything that I love, teach, mentor, do social media, blog, all rolled into one position. I am even discussing working with our company to incorporate internal podcasts.

What's Your Personal Calling

The truth is, when I graduated high school I wanted to be a Teacher.  I didn't know how to do that. I was told I couldn't afford to go to college by my family. I was told I wasn't college material. I think the most important thing I thought was Teachers don't make too much money. I wanted a career making money.

The other day I was editing a blog from one of our executives. He was sharing his Best Advice I've Ever Received and it was, "Don't do it for the money." I should have learned that earlier in life.  I can do what I want and still make the money. Especially Today!

. . . the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others as a service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.

Great advice from Oprah! What is your Personal Calling?

Sit down and think about about in.