Work Passion

In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love. Some are paid well for their work, others not at all; some found their paths at very young ages, others later in life; many overcame great odds or upturned their lives in order to pursue what matters to them. Many of these stories have never been published or broadcast by StoryCorps until now.

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

Renyi Hong theorizes the notion of being "passionate about your work" as an affective project that encourages people to endure trying situations like unemployment, job change, repetitive and menial labor, and freelancing. Not simply a subject of aspiration, passion has been deployed as a means to build resilience and mend disappointments with our experiences of work. Tracking the rise of passion in nineteenth-century management to trends like gamification, coworking, and unemployment insurance, Hong argues that the ideal of passionate work sustains a condition of cruel optimism.

Feeling miserable with your job, but can’t bring yourself to quit? Deep down inside, you know that your current job doesn’t fit you. Every morning, you felt drained and unmotivated to go to work. Every night, you couldn’t sleep because you kept thinking about the problems you have to face the next day. Difficult co-workers and management, negative work environment, meaningless tasks, long working hours, and tight deadlines. Your unfulfilling job is making you feel depressed and killing your soul slowly day by day. But yet, you can’t leave your position. What is stopping you from ...

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'Brought to you by Penguin. A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life. What's your dream? It's a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about. From early on, we are taught that there's only one path to getting ahead: do well at...

A powerful revelation that finding meaning at work is true driver of employee well-being, high performance, and even profit, and a practical roadmap to make it the cornerstone of your leadership approach. We’re in the middle of the most significant transformation in work in over a century...

The perfect touchdown for young football fans: Bring to life the thrills, challenges, and triumphs of football, even if they are a beginner or a rising star in the game! Have you been on the hunt for a book that encourages your child's love for football and merges it with valuable life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and dedication? Your quest ends here. Filled with gripping tales of triumph, teamwork, and heart, "The Most Amazing Football Stories for Kids" aims to ignite a lifelong passion in young readers for football while teaching crucial values. Perfect for 8 to 12-year-old ...

Read by the author. Unlock the transformation of your passion with the keys of purpose-driven work in The Heart of the Maker. Whether you're an artist or entrepreneur, writer, weekend warrior or looking for a way to activate your calling, this book serves as a blueprint for turning creativity...

Are you looking to reignite your resilience and passion? Discover how to overcome burnout and reclaim your life. Do you sometimes feel like you're losing yourself to the grind of daily life? Are you constantly battling against burnout? Have you become aware that you are not enjoying life as much these days? If you feel fatigued and find yourself wandering aimlessly in life, know that you're not alone. In today's high-pressure world, burnout is an epidemic. It's not just the feeling of being overworked that makes you feel unappreciated and lost, but also the fog of burnout that clouds your ...

In a noisy, distracted world where many chase trends, titles, and applause — *how do you stay true to your God-given assignment?* Too many people are working hard… but not working purposefully. They are busy but empty, achieving but unfulfilled. This book will help you shift that. *Doing Work That Matters* is a bold call to rise above the ordinary and live a life of eternal impact — right where God has planted you. Through deep insights, real-life stories, and timeless Biblical wisdom, Bernard Kelvin Clive shows you how to: ✅ Find your true gifts and calling ✅ Recognize the ...

Seize the chance to be extraordinary. Who has made the biggest difference in your life? Whose words and actions have uplifted and motivated you to excel? Chances are it was someone like Fred the Postman -- so outstanding in his service that Mark Sanborn realized this mail carrier could be an...

Commit to excellence and celebrate your natural gifts by embracing eight principles for professional and spiritual success from #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. In You Can, You Will, these eight undeniable qualities of winners can help you reach your potential and achieve new...

At its root, creativity is the practice of engagement; it's the marriage of feminine and masculine energy. By restoring that creative energy—and thus seeking our dreams—we can realign ourselves with an ancient, limitless presence, and reawaken the wild creative within. In Wild Creative, Tami Lynn Kent shows you how to tap into your creative center and access the natural, sustaining energy that is inherently yours. In doing so, you'll embark on a journey to achieve your dreams and restore your inner creative map.

Working a temp job had never been so much fun. Or so satisfying. Amber: In my quest for a temporary job to bridge the financial gap while awaiting the blossoming of my career, I never anticipated that fate would lead me to the position of secretary for none other than my ex-stepbrother, Matt Hutchinson. Much to my surprise, Matt turns out to be not only competent but also remarkably attractive, reigniting the dormant flames of desire I harbored from our past. Matt: The pursuit of a capable assistant to help secure the deal of a lifetime took an unexpected turn when I found it in the last ...

On Fire at Work flies in the face of other books on workplace culture by showing that employee engagement isn't the ultimate goal - it's merely the starting point. Top-tier leaders of the world's best places to work reveal their best-practice strategies for getting employees to work harder, perform better, and stay longer. On Fire at Work features examples and original stories from exclusive personal interviews with over 25 founders/CEOs/presidents of companies like Marriott, Siemens, and many more!

Before Madame Bovary. Before Sentimental Education. Before the ferocious self-discipline that made Flaubert one of the most exacting writers who ever lived — there was a teenager in Rouen, writing in secret, at full intensity, with no audience and no restraint. This collection gathers Flaubert's earliest works, written between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one, and published here together for the first time. They include tales of obsession, horror, forbidden passion, satanic rebellion, and premature death — a bookseller who kills for rare volumes; a creature born of man and ape who ...

Bloomsbury presents Solidarity: The Work of Recognition by Dr. Rowan Williams, read by Niall Lucas. Celebrated thinker Rowan Williams explores the shared burdens and hopes that make solidarity possible. From its use as a rallying cry by the labour movement to its central place in struggles for...

The Wealthy Soul Revolution: Ignite Passion, Find Purpose, Live Prosperously! Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey that will ignite your passion, revolutionise your approach to work, and unlock the secrets to earning more while working less? Look no further than "The Wealthy Soul: Ignite Your Passion, Work Less, Earn More!" This captivating guide is designed for those seeking a life of purpose, abundance, and fulfillment. In this book, you'll discover the power of aligning your work with your deepest passions and uncovering the keys to financial prosperity. From redefining ...

Newsroom Sparks Fly in the Heart of Cleveland... ...Will they break the story, or will the story break them? In the bustling heart of Cleveland, Tyler Washington, a relentless reporter for the revered Cleveland Chronicle, thrives on exposing the city's most hidden stories. His path often intersects with Andrea Hart, the newspaper's iron-willed managing editor—a formidable and tenacious black woman who orchestrates the newsroom like a maestro. In their intense world of journalism, an undeniable chemistry smolders between them. Both are haunted by past heartbreaks and harbor reservations ...