Fulfillment is not a Destination

Fulfillment is not a Destination

I am about to make a very bold statement. We’ve all heard stories of how some random kid in elementary school one day declared during recess that they were going to be famous and then… actually went on to become famous.

Well, in the same spirit, my bold statement is that when it comes to adopting a fulfillment mindset, I’m going to be known as an expert. Not just amongst my peers. Not just in the US but globally.

How do I know this? Because fulfillment is the core theme of my personal journey. Everything I write is connected to fulfillment in some form, and not only am I gifted in guiding people to it, but I also love speaking about it.

You see, what people misunderstand about fulfillment is they think it is a place to get to - a destination.

It’s not.?Fulfillment is a place to come from.

You can actually learn to experience fulfillment as a choice. And when we take action from that place of fulfillment instead of fear, our whole life’s journey unfolds differently. Think about that for a moment. If you are already fulfilled, what is there to be scared of?

Most people fear change or are hesitant to take action. But, if you’re already fulfilled, then change is nothing to be afraid of. In essence, you are free, and coming from freedom only creates more freedom, whereas coming from fear only creates more fear.

It’s simple math and ultimately a question of what ride you want to be on. If you’d like a little help getting on track, I’m here to help.


Be sure to check out my podcast,?The Virtual Campfire?- here are some inspiring past episodes below!


The COVID-19 pandemic pushed people away from their physical office spaces to work from their own homes. Now that many restrictions have been lifted, a lot of businesses are coming back to their old face-to-face setups. But for award-winning human resource executive?Maryanne Spatola, there is no going back to the office environment we were used to. In this episode, the CEO and Founder of?C3 Talent Strategies?discusses how traditional physical offices will have to undergo significant evolution to cope with the changing times, and also discusses her book,?The Office is Dead, Now What??Tune in to learn how business executives can actively build better organizations that provide a fulfilling workplace experience.


What happens when a major disruption happens in your job? Continue to drive your career by forging a new path! The guest on this episode is?Ed Evarts, the founder and President of?Excellius Leadership Development. Ed was laid off from his corporate job at the age of 48. He never imagined his life outside of the corporate world. But getting laid off drove him to launch his coaching business. What was his secret? Tune in and let Ed’s story inspire you to pivot with mindful conviction!

Ed Evarts

Leadership Coach | Team Coach | Business Strategist | Author of "The Bravery Trick” | Be Brave at Work podcaster

1 年

I love your perspective Tony Martignetti as we often time see fulfillment as a goal, not a place to move from. I hope folks are inspired by your thoughts - thanks for posting!

Annette Mason

Sabbaticalist & Succession Architect | Collaboratively Co-Design and Curate Immersive Leadership Experiences for Resilient People & Organizations | Author: A Traveler's Guide to Leadership & Life (Work In Progress)

1 年

Thanks for exploring and staking your positive position on fulfillment. Fulfillment is part of the fuel and anticipation of the vision of how things can and will be better. Definitely part of the essentials on the journey of impact.

Maryanne Spatola, SPHR, PCC

Author The Office is Dead, Now What? | Executive Coach | Talent Strategist | Optimizing business performance at the intersection of strategy and talent.

1 年

Brilliant piece Tony! I love the notion that fulfillment is a place to come from not a destination. Fulfillment is liberating and clearly what is desired by all. Thanks for including my episode!!

Tony Martignetti, MBA, PCC

Organizational Change Expert | Organizational Effectiveness | Leadership Development | Experience Design | Chief Inspiration Officer | 2X Best-Selling Author | TEDx Speaker (2M+ Views) | Podcast Host

1 年

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