If You Can’t Find The Right Career, Create One
You know, life is not easy. And it’s also not easy to find a career that truly satisfies you,
both mentally and financially. I know that millions of people face that challenge. But I
also know that many of these people limit themselves by thinking that they can’t create a
career.
Similar to how I think entrepreneurs and companies should create market share, I also
believe that individual people should create a career. I recently met a “Chief Happiness
Officer” at a non-tech company—which is pretty unusual. I did some research, and it
appears that Ronald McDonald was the first who had the CHO title in 2003. After that,
tech companies started adopting the title. It’s very simple. A CHO is responsible for the
wellness and happiness of employees. I also read that Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, is a big
advocate of employee happiness.
But here’s the thing: Traditional companies think it’s bullshit. Initially, the company I
mentioned before shared that thought. And naturally, they didn’t have a CHO position.
She told me she had to create the position. In the past, leaders believed that the only
reason people will work for you is because of the salary. The more money you offer, the
better the people you attract.
That might be true for some. But more money is not always better. Many people care
more about having fun at work, feeling appreciated, and being happy. And that’s what
the CHO does successfully.
Here’s the thing: It doesn’t matter what others think. If you believe in something and if
you can create value, go for it. There are always people who say things like:
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No one needs this
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Your work is garbage
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You’re wasting your time
Don’t listen to the naysayers. Let them drown in their own limiting beliefs. Instead, do
this:
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