Life’s Too Short: Reasons to Do What You Love for a Living

You have probably heard the adage “life is too short.” You never know what or where tomorrow will bring. So why waste your time in a career that doesn’t make you happy?

According to studies, people who are content tend to earn higher salaries, so it makes sense that those who make a lot of money are content, at least in part, because they have jobs they enjoy.

Reasons to follow your passion

Although having a fulfilling career should take precedence over earning a high salary or a flashy title, this may not have been your initial thought when deciding what you wanted to do for a living. Here are four reasons to leave your current job, as well as four questions that can help you decide what steps to take next in order to find a job you love.

1. You will experience more contentment.

Your job should be more than just a means of support. You will miss out on life if you do not enjoy what you are doing.

According to Philip Ryan, partner at Ipsos Strategy3, “As the lines between working life and personal life blur, a job is as much about personal fulfillment and growth as it is about a paycheck.” People want to change lives, including their own, not just make widgets.

You should enjoy your work both inside and outside of the office.

Masanari Arai, co-founder and CEO of Kii Corporation, said, “A job you love… gives you extra motivation to meet your goals, and when you do, the sense of accomplishment is outstanding.

Your success will follow you around and radiate from you, assisting you in other areas of your life.

2. Your output will increase.

It is critical to feel inspired and motivated in your professional life. Your performance will be lackluster if you lack the desire to succeed, and your work may suffer as a result. Being more effective enables you to be more productive, which promotes work-life balance by allowing for downtime.