The Drive to Thrive!

An August 2008 poll conducted by Gallup, Inc. showed that only 48% of U.S. workers are “completely satisfied” with their jobs (42% said they were “somewhat satisfied”). Interestingly, the report stated that these results were very high compared to the previous seven years.

Wow! These results are astounding considering the fact that less than half of the U.S. workforce is totally fulfilled doing something that monopolizes so much of their lives.

This information reinforces my belief that far too many people go through life without fully understanding who they are or what they should be doing. They aimlessly float from day to day, pursuing work or activities that are pointless, passionless, fruitless, or all of the above.

One of the keys to finding fulfilling work is deeply understanding what it is that you can be the best at doing and then spending your life mastering it. I call this your “THRIVE.”

Your THRIVE is discovered through your driving life passion. This drive helps you to focus your energy, time, talents, and resources in a particular area or cause. Your THRIVE provides you with inspiration, motivation, and an insatiable hunger to make an impact and leave a legacy.

Your THRIVE is developed through hard work and mastered through an unwavering commitment to pursue excellence.

Your THRIVE is not limited by your circumstances or work environment. It’s a mindset that equips you to flourish in the midst of your circumstances, in spite of your circumstances.

Your THRIVE doesn’t have to center around a particular occupation, but your life will have much better synergy if it’s integrated into your job.

Your THRIVE is ultimately fueled by God and His purpose and calling on your life. Your THRIVE is not the totality of your purpose, but it’s how you execute that purpose. If God’s purpose for your life is like an ocean wave, then your THRIVE is your surfboard to ride that wave to your destiny.

My THRIVE is to creatively teach people how to maximize God’s potential and plan in their lives. I explain in detail how I discovered my THRIVE in my new book, Dream B.I.G. in 3D: How to Pursue a Bold, Innovative, God-Inspired Life! (http://www.paramindpublications.com/dream3d.html)

Here’s a few questions to help you begin to discover your THRIVE:
- What do you look forward to doing when you get up in the morning?
- What would you do if there was 0% chance that you could fail?
- What are you passionate about doing that you would do without compensation?
- In what activities do you currently demonstrate or have the potential to demonstrate excellence?

Find your THRIVE and you will be much closer to finding work that is meaningful, fulfilling, and fruitful. I wish you well in your pursuit. Happy hunting!

Dream B.I.G.,
Paul Wilson, Jr.

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