The Idea of a Dream Job is a Myth. Here's Why

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Tell me about your dreams. What do you want to do, see, experience in your life?

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Now Tell Me How your dreams involve work?

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It provides:

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Purpose?

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For most of us, it doesn't

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Most jobs don't offer everything we need to be happy

Myth 1: Work gives us Purpose

The Truth:

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Myth 2: Follow your Passion and work won't feel like work

The Truth:

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The Truth:

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The Idea of a Dream Job is a Myth. Here's Why

Tell me about your dreams. What do you want to do, see, experience in your life?

Now Tell Me How your dreams involve work?

It provides:

Money!

Security

Tax Revenue

Development

Work Is Important

Purpose?

Freedom?

Fulfillment?

Passion?

But Does it Offer:

For most of us, it doesn't

Most jobs don't offer everything we need to be happy

Myth 1: Work gives us Purpose

Myth 1: Work gives us Purpose

The Truth:

Most of us go to work for a paycheck and find purpose outside of work

Myth 2: Follow your Passion and work won't feel like work

Myth 2: Follow your Passion and work won't feel like work

The Truth:

Following a passion doesn't always pay well

The Truth:

And no job will be perfect all the time

To learn more about Dream jobs - and to find out what you should pursue instead!