What do you love to do

What do you love to do What is it that you love to do?   Could you, would you, embark on a journey to make this your job, profession, vocation, income generating opportunity? There is much talk about converting something you love to do into a job or business.   Some say it could kill the passion you feel.   I believe it is worth exploring before you dismiss the idea. Have you taken the time to really identify what it is you enjoy doing?   Many people dont. At one time, I worked for a company in an HR capacity.   I was referred to as the Angel of Death.   When they saw me walk into a building or conference room, they knew that someone was about to be fired.   Quite the reputation, huh?!   Perhaps as a coping mechanism, or perhaps I really believed it, I felt good about this role.   What I was able to do, when firing someone, was to give them permission to do something they really enjoyed.   In almost every case, the people who were being fired, were being fired because they werent performing their job well.     Usually because.they didnt like what they were doing or maybe they just didnt have the right skills for the job. If they did like what they were doing, they would have heeded the 3 or more warnings to improve.   This is how I had to justify the situations. Who needs to give you permission to take steps to pursue something that will make you happy? See, the thing is, we desperately hold on to a job because we need the money, stability, insurance, etc.   It is a frightening thought to not have one. And no one really wants to fail either.   Most people want to be successful in whatever they do.   No one wants to be un-employed. Before it is too late, take the time and think about the times youve been happiest. What types of things were you doing? What kinds of people were you working with? What kind of environment were you working in? It isnt enough to say, I am a people-person or I love working with people.   Take this a step further.   When you say you love working with people, what do you really mean?   What kind of people do you enjoy working with most?   Youth, elderly, scientists, programmers, leaders, politicianswhat roles or types of people. What problems did you enjoy helping them solve?   What were you doing with these people that you enjoyed?   Be as specific as possible. Here is a listing of some general types of activities that are usually done one-on-one: These are activities generally dispensed among a group: Hey, I know, not all of us like working with people.   Here are some more analytical/task-based activities that might get you jazzed: Whether or not you pursue this as a job or not is up to you.   I am encouraging you to at least take the time to assess what makes you happy or you enjoy doing so that you can have options and feel, dare I say, fulfilled by the work you do! Hey, good luck.   If you have found other ways in which to evaluate your passions/interests, let me know!