Can you do what you love?

It's been a while since I've had time to blog. I'd love to say that I've been hobnobbing and partying but the truth is - I've been working.

The great thing, however, is that I love what I'm doing. I jump out of bed in the morning ready to head to the office. Today after I unburied my car from the foot of snow that built up overnight I braved treacherous roads to get to the office and still had a smile on my face while doing it.

So in this time of economic upheaval and chaos I got to thinking - is it really possible to do what you love without having to dread unemployment is just around the corner. I have a few friends out of work at the moment and a few more who are dreading that the jobs they love might not be there in another few months. It might be tempting to look for the safe job to get you through the next few years.

As I though further I started thinking there might not be such a thing as a safe job any more. So then where are we left?

For now I'm thinking that thinking ahead to more positive times might provide just enough motivation to get us through the tough times. If you are looking for motivation to pursue your dream job, take a look at this book by Po Bronson. Pay attention to the tools he provides so that when the time is right you'll be able to go after that dream job.

UNTIL THEN, I've found that 10 years of learning and labor were necessary to get me to the job that now keeps me thinking and planning creatively. So enjoy the hard work of your 20s and 30s and we can all be one step closer to that job we dream of.