Why and How to Know Yourself CONTEXT We live in a society that is fast-paced and continually changing. There is an overabundance of stimulation from professional projects, personal responsibilities, advertisements, social media, entertainment, and more. Every year there are important advances in science and technologies that lead to innovative products and services. Some of these radically disrupt whole industries in a few years. Just think back to what your life was like 10 or 20 years ago Now imagine what life might be like in the next 10 or 20 years. These factors and many more cause the economy to be in flux. So the question becomes how does a person navigate these stormy waters? Specifically, what career direction might prove to have been a smart choice in the next 5 to 10 years? Ultimately the future is uncertain. It is not possible to control the external variables. But what is possible is to take responsibility for personal thoughts, words, and cho...
Short Videos about Vocation in the Context of Calling Vocation 101: What is Vocation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihnzFH2L818 Vocation 201: How Do I Discover My Vocation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li1kICU31wA Elizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation | Acumen Academy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g7ARarFNnw
Consider this Income Option In the video below, you'll meet a woman who loves training horses—a passion that requires a lot of time but doesn't generate much income. To cover her bills, she visits a Goodwill Thrift Store. There might be similar stores in your area. With experience, she knows what kinds of items sell well on eBay and other online platforms like Craigslist, Facebook, etc. Before making a purchase, she checks the current selling price of items using her smartphone. From the 4-minute to the 18-minute mark in the video, you can walk the aisles with her and observe her decision-making process. At checkout, her total came to around $100. Based on her research, she estimates she could sell these items for about $1,000. This is not $900. of pure profit because there are costs of time, gasoline, shipping supplies, shipping costs, and taxes. Besides just listing items on the sites hosted by others a person can create their own website to showcase what is for sale and ...
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