Love what you do! Don't confuse service with sacrifice

I think some people confuse service with sacrifice

This takes a toll on your love for the services you provide.

Why do you wake up in the morning?

And, What is the importance of aligning your work with your own passions and goals, recognizing that by doing, what we love, we will have a happy career and a happier life?

As an employee or a job seeker you provide service to others in the form of the skills & expertise you have!

Whether you're working in a specific job role or seeking employment, your abilities and knowledge are valuable assets that can contribute to the success of an organization or meet the needs of clients and customers.

Well, Service can be provided in many forms

Your Current Role (As a Job Task )

• A Leader
• As a Parent
• As a Mentor/Coach
• As a Healthcare Provider I can go on and on!

You get the idea!

In order to succeed in your Career in any one of the above roles you must stop looking at service as a sacrifice

While service often involves giving of your time and skills and making certain sacrifices, it is important to strike a balance and avoid feeling overwhelmed or drained by the service being provided.

Here what you can do instead.

Love what you do!

The Secret to moving forward towards your Career Success is learning how to find work that you would love to do as a service rather than a sacrifice!

When you do what you do, because you love it, and not because you think you are doing it for others , there’s more love and fulfillment in what you do - Fatima Williams

When you engage in a service or pursue a profession out of genuine love and passion for the work itself, rather than solely focusing on external recognition or the expectations of others, it can lead to a deeper sense of love and fulfillment in what you do.

I want to tell you the story of the recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship Award and an American medical anthropologist and physician. Dr. Paul Farmer, who held an MD and PhD from Harvard University,

From Sacrifice to Service: A Journey of Passion and Impact

In the year 1987, a group of remarkable individuals—Farmer, along with his colleagues from Harvard?Jim Yong Kim ,?Ophelia Dahl , Thomas J. White and Todd McCormackset out on a path that would change the face of global health forever, co-founded?Partners In Health —which now collaborates with governments across 11 countries to bring quality health care to those most in need.

They were young, barely out of their teens, but their hearts were filled with an unwavering passion to make a difference.

Their goal was simple yet profound: to bring quality healthcare to those most in need.

With this purpose burning within them, they joined the fight against COVID-19, and long before they helped battle Ebola in West Africa. Read?Bending the Arc?tells their story. ( Source https://www.pih.org/bending-the-arc )

Dr. Farmer loved his job so much he and his friend created a movement to make health care accessible for everyone.

The reason I shared his story, is to commemorate his memory as he passed on in Feb 2022 and I wanted to thank him for the ripple effect of love he created, in the form of service through an example of his work!

Dr. Farmer's work took him to the front lines of the AIDS epidemic in Haiti, where he faced numerous challenges, including lack of resources, political instability, and the stigma associated with the disease.

Dr. Farmer's story is a testament to the power of doing what you love and finding fulfillment in service. His passion for providing healthcare to the most vulnerable populations has saved countless lives and inspired a generation of healthcare professionals and activists to follow in his footsteps.

The story of Dr. Paul Farmer reminds us that true leadership and service come from a place of love and genuine dedication to a cause greater than oneself. By doing what he loved and believing in the value of every human life, he has left an indelible impact on global health and continues to inspire others to make a positive difference in the world.

Now, he did not look at his work as a sacrifice, that he was doing something for others, he did it because he loved doing it.

Embrace the secret of moving forward towards career success—find work that you would love to do as a service rather than a sacrifice.

Ask yourself what do I love doing and by doing what I love, how can I, impact first those around me and then the world!

While it's important to consider the needs and satisfaction of others in service-oriented roles, aligning your work with your own love and passion can bring an added level of fulfillment and make your service even more impactful.

For example:

In a recent post by Dr. Ali Anani, PhD , Harvey Lloyd a Leader, Self-taught Entrepreneur with over 30+ years of business owner & A dear friend wrote:-

Empathy is a service word. We do it to learn how to serve one another in a way that is meaningful.

But there is also another use for empathy I think we dont understand. Empathy is our own mirror to self. To see and share the depths of another’s journey helps us see our own.

Another aspect of empathy is opportunity. Opportunity is emergent from something. I would submit that empathy is the fundamental property of opportunity. Without it we would never be able to see opportunity.

Service to me is an opportunity to do something

Let's shift our perspective from viewing our jobs as a mere means to pay the bills to seeing them as opportunities to provide valuable service and make a positive impact.

This can have a profound effect on our career growth and personal fulfillment.

By reframing our mindset in this way, we can unlock a range of possibilities and create a more meaningful and purpose-driven approach to our work.

Opportunities can arise from your own personal growth, professional growth such as acquiring new skills, or expanding knowledge in a particular field.

As individuals when we develop our expertise, we may discover new opportunities for career advancement, entrepreneurship, or making a positive impact in our communities!

But we cannot pursue these opportunities if we look at our jobs as a sacrifice.

I am going to work because I need to pay the bills

Rather than saying that, You could say

I am going to work because I want to provide my skills as a service to my clients and to help my company grow. When my company grows I grow. This in turn helps me provide a better growing environment for my kids so they can become change makers and leaders in the world or whatever is the real reason you go to work everyday!

WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?

Your Job role = Impact

By reframing our mindset and seeing our jobs as opportunities for growth, service, and impact, we can unlock our full potential, pursue new possibilities, and create a positive ripple effect in our lives and the lives of others.

Here's How you can stop looking at your job as a sacrifice you are making and a love affair with yourself:

1. Find Your Intrinsic Motivation:

When you love what you do, your motivation comes from within.

You are driven by the joy and satisfaction that the work brings you, which can sustain your enthusiasm even during challenging times.

HOW?

Set aside time each week to work on personal projects that allow you to explore your creativity and push your skills.

2. Build Authenticity:

Authenticity plays a vital role in this transformative journey

Acting out of genuine love for your work allows you to be authentic and true to yourself.

This authenticity allows you to bring your whole self to your professional endeavors, infusing them with your unique perspective, creativity, and skills.

The result?

The quality of your work is enhanced, and you can make a more meaningful impact .As you immerse yourself in work that you love, you may experience the blissful state of flow—a state of complete absorption and focus. Time seems to fade away, and you are fully present in the process itself. This flow state unlocks your peak performance, enabling you to deliver your best work and achieve remarkable results

For example: John is a chef who has a genuine love for cooking and experimenting with flavors. He brings his unique perspective by infusing traditional dishes with modern twists, showcasing his culinary creativity. By staying true to his own style and tastes, he creates a memorable dining experience for his customers, who appreciate his authentic approach.

3. Get into Your Flow State:

When you are immersed in work that you love, you can experience a state of flow—a state of complete absorption and focus.

In this state, you are fully present, time seems to fly, and you derive immense satisfaction from the process itself.

4. Build Resilience:

The love and passion you have for your work can serve as a source of resilience. It can help you navigate challenges, setbacks, and obstacles with a greater sense of determination, perseverance, and optimism.

5. Leave an Indelible Positive Impact:

When you genuinely love what you do, your enthusiasm and passion can inspire and positively impact those around you.

Your genuine love for the service you provide can create a ripple effect, spreading positivity and influencing others to find their own passion and fulfillment.

By understanding the connection between your work, the growth of your company, and the positive outcomes it can bring, you become more motivated to make a difference.

This mindset fosters a sense of fulfillment and drives you to create meaningful impact in your community and beyond.

You recognize that your contributions contribute to a larger purpose, such as providing valuable services, solving problems, or improving people's lives.

Here's Another Real Life Example of how you can transform your Service to Love using the 5 key strategies provided above!

Lara Hussein ???? ???? is an environmental health advocate who is passionate about protecting the environment.

When faced with setbacks or challenges in her efforts, her love for the cause fuels her resilience.

On July 30, 2020 she?handed back her company laptop. With it, signed off the end of a decent, 13-year corporate life and vowed your full commitment to fulfilling her ?“why”.

She remained determined and perseveres, seeking alternative strategies and rallying support from like-minded individuals to overcome obstacles and continue making a positive impact. Her passion and love helped build The Waste Lab

• Her love helped in her transition to an entrepreneur!
• From a CRM manager to the CEO & Co-Founder of The Waste Lab along with her friend & Co-founder Ceylan üren

Remember OSHO

“The first ripple of love has to rise in your heart.

If it has not risen for yourself it cannot rise for anybody else,

because everybody else is farther away from you.

It is like throwing a stone in the silent lake—

the first ripples will arise around the stone

and then they will go on spreading to the further shores.” — Osho

Gone are the days of perceiving work as a mundane obligation solely meant to pay the bills.

It is no longer a chore but an opportunity for growth and self-expression.?

When your passion and service intertwine, it is the secret to moving forward towards your career success lies in your ability to find work that you love, to view it as a service rather than a sacrifice.

Embrace the opportunity to make a difference, to leave your mark on the world ?? through your unique skills and passions.

By doing so, unlock the potential for your limitless growth, profound fulfillment, and a successful career that is nothing short of extraordinary ??! #YourCareerFreedom

To Your Intentional Success,

Fatima Williams (Assoc. CIPD HR) ?

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