*Typing*
You have no idea what you're missing.
You're good at what you like.
You’re good at what you like.
People who are good at chess like to play chess, just like people who are good at tennis like to play tennis. People who are good at writing like to write, just like people who are good at designing like to design.
We look at these skills as God-given talents that some people are born with and some people aren’t. But, in actuality, what we are good at has little to do with natural ability and everything to do with what we enjoy doing.
When you like doing something, practice feels like play and challenges feel like games. Liking what you do is a competitive advantage.
Till death do us part.
You think to be successful, good things must happen immediately for you. But, this is only the case if you’re chasing trends, hacks and fads. If you’re pursuing a vocation you love, you’re working on a much longer time horizon. Good things don’t have to come in a matter of months. You’ve got years, decades even. This ‘till-death-do-us-part’ approach to your work becomes your greatest asset. You’re able to grow intentionally. Outlast your competition. Make long-term investments over short-term bets. And, allow ample amount of time for Lady Luck to look your way.
Why should people care?
Doing the work is the easy part. Getting the word out is the hard part.