The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
TWO Chapter Two Accidental Apprenticeships The Teacher Appears When the Student Least Expects
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
The Nail in Walt Disney’s Boot
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
The risk of not committing is greater than the cost of making the wrong choice. Because when you fail, you learn. But what happens when you don’t commit, when you choose to not act? Well, nothing.
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
There will, of course, be failure, but with that come lessons to be learned. At times, you may commit to the wrong thing, which is fine, because it’s better than the alternative—nothing. Committing to the wrong thing is better than standing still.
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
But it’s not just about commitment; it’s also about perseverance. You can’t find your passion if you don’t push through pain.
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
You must commit to the path. And that won’t always be easy.
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
When in Doubt, Commit
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
You have to imagine your own death. When your time comes, what will you regret not doing? What will you wish you had more time to do, and what will have seemed trivial? Think of what you fear losing—those are the things that matter most.