Category Archives: Passion

Our paycheck may not come from a calling but then not every calling is defined by a paycheck. When we act with purpose we act with intent; we understand why we are doing what we are doing. Or, if we … Continue reading →

Questions were asked; minds were stretched; and the real world came to campus. During my undergraduate college years, a sociology professor (Norman Pollock) introduced me to the concept of “psychic wages.” These are non-monetary benefits we derive from an action. … Continue reading →

There is a saying that “All of us are better than one of us.”  I have written on this blog before about the power of social media . It allows us to share ideas, tips, and strategies—instantly. Think of it … Continue reading →

Have you ever been involved in a project that had spurts and sputters along the way? One marked by flurries of creativity mixed with periods of inactivity. One that was at once exhilarating and maddening.  And have you ever had to … Continue reading →

In their book Well Being: The Five Essential Elements, Rath and Harter found that only “20% of people give a strong YES when asked if they like what they do.”   They further found that people with a high level of … Continue reading →