Every so often, you come across a book that’s so amazing that you set it aside for years—and that’s exactly how I felt about The War of Art. I remember thinking, “Wow, this is an incredible book,” when I first read it.
On page seventy-three, the author dives into the idea of “for love of the game” to clarify what professionalism really means. Essentially, even though a professional earns money, they do their work out of love. And honestly, if you didn’t love what you do, you wouldn’t choose to devote your life to it freely.
There’s a deeper insight here: you only truly love your work when you’re good at it. It’s when you decide to be selfless and give your all to others that real passion emerges. I’ve yet to meet anyone who says,
“I love my job,” if they aren’t excelling at it and aren’t wholeheartedly committed to making a difference for the person right in front of them.
So, if you feel like you haven’t found that perfect job yet, let me assure you—as you move from one opportunity to the next, you’ll keep searching for a role that you love. Because loving your job means bringing your whole self to it, learning every aspect of it, becoming a master, and making a real difference in people’s lives. Trust me, if you embrace that challenge, you’ll never look back—you’ll end up loving your life.