Marie Forleo & Chris Guillebeau on How To Find The Work You Were Meant To Do

Struggling to figure out what you should be doing with your life? Marie Forleo and Chris Guillebeau will show you how to find your true calling.
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[Pipsterz]

_"Eliminate ideas that don't bring you joy when you think of them"_ ... Golden - Thank you! ♥

[dawndoughertyswitt]

I'm feeling so much better about my non-linear path! I'm 54 years old and I'm still eliminating things and getting closer---but I think there may not be one "forever" calling, especially in this world. Getting rid of the judgement opens up a lot of energy

[EtherealTempest]

My biggest take away is that it is OK to try things! Particularly as someone around Marie's age, I grew up with the notion you were supposed to pick something to do for the rest of your life, but I always thought it was ridiculous to pigeon hole yourself. I still haven't figured out exactly what my "calling" is because like Marie, I have a million interests. So for the first time I'm giving myself permission to explore them ALL if need be. Thanks, Marie!

[SuzannaKiraly]

I think sometimes we also pick a hard subject to try to prove that we are smart enough to do it even if it is not right for us. Also, you might be a creative person and think that you will be great at graphic design but later realize that you are creative in other ways, not in graphics. Things like this can make it a challenge to discover what we really should be doing. For me, my calling was not easy to discover because it is not something that is taught in schools and not many people do it.

[lisajohnson]

Having joy in what you choose to do is a powerful thing to remember. Why put yourself through so much suffering each and every day? Make the most of each day and that includes doing what you LOVE! Everyday is a gift. Receive it with thanks! Great interview Marie and Chris!

[libbydougherty]

"Quitting is a valuable skill." THANK YOU!

[shannawalsh]

I love where Chris says...Because life is short why not try to work towards something that is not just ok..but is amazing

[JessicaJadeco]

LOVE THIS EPISODE! Recently, I've given myself permission to explore all of my interests: creating my own skin care line, filmmaking, editing, screenwriting, meditating, mantras, learning French, blogging, gardening, yoga, and kickboxing! Will definitely ask myself whether they all bring me joy and if they are working for me! Keeping Joy, Money & Flow in mind also allows me to "quit" hobbies or jobs that just aren't serving me and don't bring me joy. THANK YOU!

[JamelleSanIntl]

Marie, this is is by far one of my favorite interviews ever. It really is about experimenting and finding that one thing that is your life work.

[Aquaus]

This relates a lot to finding our career destiny through identifying our competitive advantage(s). I admire how Marie has found a creative way to converge all of her interests into the amazing work that she does on a daily basis. Awesome!

[TheLatonya]

Lol! I was a mediocre accountant for about 7 months! I knew I HATED it by my Junior year in college but I've wrestled all my life with the 'don't give up' thing. People are demoralized for being quitters especially when you want to change from something esteemed in our society to something less conventional or less prestigious. But then when you finally quit at least half of your soon to be former colleagues are looking at you with total envy. Every time you quit from a place of knowing and confidence you will mostly be applauded for being brave and courageous. People root for you as the one who escaped!!!!

[AngusMayer]

thank you, it's hard to give up when you feel like you've already put a lot in to something, and it's not working or making you happy (or going that well) - expectations from family, friends and peers don't always help either! sometimes i find internalising other expectations (such as the university's) is what leads to our downfall so i try to make sure i carve out time for just myself to be sure i'm thinking about what i want and not what others think i should want!

[JenKae]

This interview was really helpful! The part that resonated with me was about expanding your options at first to discover what you're good at, what brings you joy, and what's rewarding. I quit my boring desk job 2 months ago, and I've been saying Yes to a lot of things and getting involved in quite a few new endeavors, and I've been feeling like I need to focus myself more on just 1 thing. So hearing this interview is a relief for me. That I don't need to "force the focus too fast". Thank you!!!

[hernanarcila]

I am 48 and I think it is a great time to start joying, letting the money work hard and flow with my happiness. Thank you Marie.

[AnamTahirAli]

My biggest take away is "Give yourself permission to do a lot of different things without trying to force that focus too fast." It took me so long and so many life experiences, to figure out what I want to do with my life. Just like you, I had so many career paths in my mind to follow. Only if you allow yourself to dig into various pits can you discover the one with gold.

[MC-olnd]

Hi Marie, what a fantastic episode. Both you and Chris provided so many thought-provoking moments and quotes. When I was a little girl, like you I couldn't just say one thing was my go-to career. In retrospect, I wanted to be an architect, a painter, a writer and a fashion designer. As I grew older (and learned math was not my strength) the adults around me frowned upon careers like artists or painters because they felt it didn't provide financial security. So I went to college for fashion design because I enjoyed sketching, I was ok but did not like sewing. So I dropped out and gave up at that point and since then have taken dead end administrative jobs. Five years ago, I launched a fashion blog and I enjoy it but still feel like there is more inside of me...which has led me to stumble on spirituality to find some answers. I mostly enjoy the writing these days. I journal and write for my blog. So, with no degree and no employment at this time I want to make sure I make the right choice and this is why I found you online. So thank you for the advice you give us all and the much-needed coaching.

[RobertLinthicum]

"I always come back whenever I have a book" says it all. Chris is changing the world, and I especially appreciated his honesty as regards the impetus for appearing on this particular channel.

[debraduncan]

Timely! I am 57 and STILL trying to find my niche. Listening to you and Chris has helped me realize that there still opportunity to find work that I am passionate about, AND make money doing so, AND, hopefully, recognize these opportunities when they present themselves. I've sold my former business, am in the process of selling my home an former business location in Indiana, and am moving to the gulf coast of Florida to start the next chapter of my life. I'm down loading Chris' book today. How about a program focusing on making career changes & choices later in life?

[catreadsbooks]

Great interview! Thing thing that stuck out to me is when it was mentioned that people that do what they love do what comes easy to them. I think it is so easy to overlook what comes easy to you and not pursue those areas. This is a great reminder to me and gives me a lot to think about since I am thinking of getting into a new career.

[zzabellaa]

I just finished this video and I'm sobbing. I took this spring semester off from college to clear my head and re-organize my life and figure out what I want to do, and it's been so difficult. I went into college as a business major, but then rediscovered my love for creativity and fought so hard to be an art major, but even in art school, everyone tells you that you have to "pick one medium" and work with that and create a body of work only with that, and it's so creatively and eventually emotionally crippling.

And now, 5 years later, I'm kind of regretting everything because what I really should've done was take this break a long time ago. And now, I have to decide if I'm ready to pay loans with this okay job in a field I'm not completely accustomed to or scramble to find a more stable and higher paying job with the little job experience I have or if I should just suck it up and take classes again in the Fall.