Many years ago, I found an exercise that helped me discover my WHY.
After I decided to become a motivational speaker, I wanted to know
whether I had chosen the right path for my life. I had already tried m
hands at many other things, but I discovered that I was chasing
success because of the money it would bring me.
All along my motive was in the wrong place. Money is a byproduct of th
value we provide to society. One can never experience enduring
success if money is the WHY. Simply put, success comes when it is
other-oriented rather than self-oriented. Coincidentally, money flows
in abundance when we set out to make life better for others.
Believe me, I dont have problems with money. Money is a good thing. I
affords me the ability to have a good life and to help others. Ive
heard it said that the best way to help the poor is not to be one of
them. However, money plays a weird game sometimes. It goes to the
people who are busy doing what they are passionate about. It seems as
though the more you focus on money, the more money runs away from
you.
Here Is How You Can Begin To Explore Your Passion
Take time out of your crowded schedule to do the exercise I am about t
recommend. Keep in mind that if you want to make sure your condition
is not permanent, you must take time now to strategize for the
future. Do you agree? Okay.
* Sit down in a quiet place with a pad and pen. Draw three columns
on a blank page. Divide your age into three age ranges and place the
three figures, one on each column. For example, if you were 30 years
old, you would have a column from your birth to age 10, another from
age 10 to 20, and the final from age 20 to 30.
* Next, write down things you have done during each age range. Write
down as much as you can, even if some events appear to be insignifican
to you.
* Now study what you have written. Attempt to find out what the
common denominator is about you in all the three segments. In other
words, what are some of the activities that occurred over and over
throughout your life?
When I did this exercise, I discovered there was a common thread in al
the things I did as a child. I found that I was always trying to
entertain or inspire an audience. According to all my activities, I
was supposed to be an encourager.