Consider by "vocation" what Ken Robinson, an expert in the development of human potential, considers "The Element". Your vocation or element would be that which converges between what you like to do and what you are good at (your talents).
Why is it important to know your calling or element? Knowing your calling or element is vital to understanding who you are and what you can do with your life.
It is the best way to find a job that satisfies you. The evidence is in current studies: more than 80% of people are not satisfied with their work. Do you want to be one of them?
We find ourselves in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous VUCA environment. We are living in a technological and social revolution, with changes in business models, changes in the way we relate to each other, and in general in the way we live. Oxford University estimates that 47% of current jobs will be gone in 20 years.
In this context of uncertainty and constant change, the way to ensure satisfaction in our lives is develop our element, what we are good at and like to do. This will allow us to put passion and effort into achieving our goals, differentiating ourselves from others, and that is what will lead to success..
The word success can be misunderstood, it is often related to having money, being well known, etc. In fact, success is what makes you feel good, full, satisfied.
Developing activities related to your vocation leads you to have a full, balanced and self-fulfilling life.
The search for your vocation is a very personal, very enriching and sometimes surprising process. It is a two-way journey: exploring within yourself and exploring the opportunities in the outside world. You must find what your talents and passions are and creatively face the opportunities that the world offers you.
East self-knowledge work will allow you to mark the direction in which you want to move, it will allow you to develop activities in which you feel comfortable and satisfied, it will allow you to be motivated, have initiative and the ability to learn from your own mistakes, as well as make an effort. And this will lead you to feel fully identified with your being, with your life..
Choosing a job that you like and in which you develop your talents will make you feel that you are not working but growing personally. People who develop a job that they like do not usually think that they work, but that they simply live.
In short, knowing your vocation will allow you to achieve greater long-term well-being and success. It will strengthen your sense of identity. It will help you acquire the potential to achieve your goals. It will give you the opportunity to use your natural talents.
The answer to the question in the title of the article is: It is not necessary that you already know what your vocation is, but do not go with autopilot, please invest time in yourself, in getting to know yourself better, in knowing what makes you unique. , You know? You are unique, do not hesitate. You have some talents that connect you with this world. Discover them, discover yourself with KitCo for a full life.
