What if you stopped doing the things you disliked or hated?
I think about the people who go to work every day yet hate their jobs. They are faithful to a clock—working forty or more hours a week—giving their time and energy to a company that treats them like a witless drone and sees them as a disposable commodity. That is cruel and unusual punishment to one’s self. Think about it. This has to be another level of insanity—engaging in activities that bring you stress, anxiety, unfulfillment, and unhappiness.
Why are you at a job you hate? Why are you in a relationship that is headed off a cliff? Why are you pursuing small goals that will not add any value to your life?
Let’s consider the reversal. What if you only did the things you loved? What would your life look like?
Could you imagine how fulfilling your life would be if you got up every day and all you did were the things you loved doing and nothing else? Imagine spending your waking hours only engaging in activities that brought you fulfillment.
GREAT motivational, positive message! ❤︎ I don’t think I do things I hate. If I find myself disliking something, I look for the positive in it (i.e. cleaning my puppers’ doo doo up~ I dislike it but it warms my heart seeing the earthly evidence of how healthy they are! heh!).
This is a wonderful message!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Love the example. Positive thinking at its finest!
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Amen brother. I am doing that now. Leaving a job that I have become sour towards, moving to Florida to get away from the NJ snow, basically doing a life reset. My wife is not feeling it, and we are trying a trial separation but the effort on her side has not been present in a few years. It helps being reminded that I am on the right track. Life is too short to be luke warm…I need to be burning hot.
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Matthew, it seem like we are on a similar journey. I left Alabama for Los Angeles a few months ago. This was a tough move for me because I left what I loved doing to pursue what I wanted to do. As you beautifully captured, “Life is too short to be luke warm…I need to be burning hot.”
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This awesome for both of you. I’m working on the same endeavor, moving to Portland from Phoenix. It won’t be long now.
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Thank you! 🙂 And best wishes to you on your path to living an extraordinary existence!
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I know this is old, but amen! Life is too short to be lukewarm. I really like that comment!
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Hello! 🙂 I was just worried and this made me feel way better. I am glad you wrote it. It’s amazing! ❤
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Hi Tanu! 🙂 I am filled with joy to know that my words added value to your life. Continue on your path to greatness!! 😄
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Great post!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome
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It’s a continual process. I’ve left so many jobs that I hated, and tried to stick it out at the last one, only to be fired, because I lost my will to be there. It’s better to leave without knowing where your life will take you, than to stay and to jeapordize your health and well being.
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Well captured, Lorna! No one can place a price on your happiness.
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My life would look like it does NOW! I work to travel NOT “travel to work.” Heading to Niagara Falls next week for fun. 💖
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Awesomeness!! 🙂
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I’m lucky my day job is something rewarding , my problem us all the red tape surrounding the job that I cut through a little every day. I make sure I do things for me like write paint podcast blog PlayStation and assist friends. Thank you for this reminder and I need to hear your podcast and see how you do yours
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You are fortunate indeed!!
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Good reminder! But when changing our circumstances becomes difficult, it’s good to remember that we can use our circumstances to change ourselves. There’s so much value in the character we can develop by doing tough things.
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Adapting and adjusting are the keys!!
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Great read!! Very motivational
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Thank you, Kiarrah!
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I am grateful that I have always done what I love, whether or not I got paid for it.
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What a great place to be!
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Life is too short…there is no reason good enough to do things you hate.
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Indeed!! 💯💯
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I’m a true believer in “Do what You Love, Love What You Do”, no doubt.
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Absolutely 💯💯
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Great post.. Conveyed such a beautiful message.. keep it up 😃
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Thank you! 🙂❤️
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I just love reading your blog! It’s motivational. 🙂 Keep it up!
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I am grateful. Thank you! 🙂
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I agree! I am doing what I love and it feels amazing! Things seem to have fallen right into place like the universe is providing the opportunities that I need to be successful in what I love to do 😀
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Kudos to you for living a phenomenal existence! 🙂
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Thanks for this post. Something in me has been brewing for a while, the realization that I am burned out in my job. It pays the bills and I work with decent people, who are lenient toward working moms like me, but it doesn’t feel like it’s enough anymore. I feel like I should show my kids that work should be meaningful and contribute to the well being of the society, but I have no idea where to turn and what to do…
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“Work should be meaningful and contribute to the well being of the society.” I believe with all my heart that that’s the way to live. If I may, I would like to direct your attention to the following podcast that might trigger an idea or two in your mind. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/hGfuFwlrwhA
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“What I Love” doesn’t pay the bills.
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This suggests that a disconnect exists somewhere. Keep pressing forward!
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I needed this. Thank you for sharing your kind and inspiring words!
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My pleasure! Good reminder for us all.
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Man… 🎉🎉🎉😩
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🤔 Say more…
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-attempts-
It just… Spoke to me. It’s such a “simple” thing yet has such an effect on our lives, the fact that we religiously do what we hate and rarely attempt that which we love. I especially felt it on that ‘faithful to a clock’ aspect (not personally but Ik adults who do) and that relationship aspect (that’s for me now). This was a really good read! Lots of truth and power in just a few words. #KeepItUpSir
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I get it! You know, no one really wakes up thinking…”Hmmm…I’m going to do what I hate for the rest of my life.” But many people find themselves at that very place later in life because they thought they had time…not taking life too seriously. Then they find themselves unable to break that cycle. So, while you’re young…try different things and once you lock into what you love, go ALL in.
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Exactly! Thanks much, I’ve grown aware of the consequences of doing what I hate and the reality of what procrastination feels like as well and I’m working on changing my habits and breaking chains. I’ll try to stay on track and not fall into their traps. Thanks a million.
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Best wishes on your journey to becoming the best version of you! 🙂
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Thanks for following me–it introduced me to your great podcasts!
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My pleasure!! And thank you!
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I read your article on “Risk Taking, ” and it screams me. Now that I’m over fifty and see missed opportunities, I am saying to myself, “I have more to lose if I don’t take risks.” Thoughtful writing.
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That post certainly spoke loudly to me as well. Once there is life, there is hope on becoming the best version of ourselves.
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I lost a job a few years ago and it took a while but eventually I realized that losing the job was a blessing because it allowed me to spend time doing the things I really enjoyed instead.
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Sometimes it is not until we are forced to look that clarity presents itself. It is simply amazing that the world now gets to see and experience your creativity on WP, YouTube, and any other platform you might be using. Keep up the excellent effort!
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Thanks so much for that response, J!
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Thanks for checking out my blog, Mr.J. You’re spreading the good word. I’m 86 with a lifetime of experiences. Now I write books after years of acting in NY. Full life here although my first love died and now I met another good man to move on with. Best to you.
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Thank you for being a shining star and giving us a glimpse into your wonderful life. 🙂
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The intensity of “hating” something is deceptive when choosing instead to do something you “love.” Things that make you happy often don’t have that visceral, intense quality of “hating.” Happy stuff is subtle, sneaks up on you…grows over time.
Also, it’s unreasonable to ask some things you love to do to support you financially. Let’s say you love to sit under a tree and write trashy romantic poetry, which you KNOW will never get you paid…except to maybe tell other poets that it won’t work. There’s the “good enough” job that is tolerable that can fund being able to spend your time that way.
Hey, have you read author Barbara Sher, who started in career counseling and ended up becoming the “Granny” of Coaching? She’s right up your alley.
Thanks for visiting my blog also. From what I see on your site here, you’ll enjoy more of what’s on mine too.
I’ll be spending some time here too – read ya later!
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You mentioned: “It’s unreasonable to ask some things you love to do to support you financially…” Doing the reversal of known assumptions can actually spawn innovations that can be financially rewarding (See Frans Johansson’s book, titled “The Medici Effect”). Take for example, the professional hugger, professional eater (a person paid to eat), professional sleeper (a person paid to sleep), restaurants that operate without serving food or beverages, a cosmetics company that will provide tech services and products (my startup), and the list goes on. It takes roughly the same amount of energy for a person to do what s/he loves as it does settling for a reality created by an employer. Everything is a matter of choice.
I appreciate your contribution. 🙂
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