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Doing work that reflects your true nature is more relevant than ever
Everyone would agree that getting food on the table is the first priority; self-actualization being something you do when you’ve got the your basic needs covered.
That’s why many people might think that talking about creating a business that expresses your life purpose and your deepest wishes is a topic for better economic times. And that seems reasonable…at first glance.
I’d like to offer three counterarguments:
- You have a much better chance of being successful if you do something that has meaning for you, that you love doing, or that suits your lifestyle preferences. Your heart will be in it; your enthusiasm will be contagious; your congruence will inspire trust; people will want what you have and be attracted to your services or products by association.
- Let’s say that people’s fears are correct and that it’s going to be difficult to make a lot of money over the foreseeable future. Well if you’re going to spend all this time on your business or work, you may as well do something you like since you’re not going to be getting the big dollar rewards. (I think time is too precious to spend on something you don’t like even in exchange for high status or big rewards myself!)
- No matter what the news says, very few of us are at the stage of worrying about our food and shelter. There is still room for self-actualization.
Actually, now is a perfect time to bring self-actualization into our definition of prosperity.
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Just today, I met a 26-year old man who, with his wife, are carving out a life free from money worries (no debt except house, which they got “cheap.”) They are teachers, and with their money-cautious behavior, they will have opportunities for self-actualization. Others who have locked into lots of debt for cars, credit cards, etc. have a harder time of being able to do the work they love; they need that paycheck from the “job.” Fewer expenses equals less need for money and more freedom. Nice article!