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Our culture has encouraged us to break apart and keep separation between certain components of our lives.  I'm not sure if this comes from our government's philosophy to separate "church and state" or from corporate America who likes to break itself down into manageable bite size pieces rather than think "big picture".

In "the Process", I mention that in order to be successful, you must know what you are passionate about and good at.  I was talking with someone recently who asked me, "Passionate in relation to what?  Work?  Home?  Church?".  I responded that true passion is not limited to its application.  The things you are passionate about and good at can and should be applied EVERYWHERE in your life!  As my friend and executive coach Randy Mayes says, "You are the best at being you.  No one has ever been created to be a better you!".

Being self-aware of your strengths and passions is extremely valuable.  If you are not sure, then follow this simple exercise.

1) Write down all of the tasks you do in a typical day (at home, at work, etc...)
2) Score each category with the following:
      1 - I am not good at this and don't particularly like doing it
      2 - I am competent at the task, but not better than average at it
      3 - I am excellent at the task, I can do it better than most people, but it takes some energy
      4 - I love doing this.  I actually feel more energized after doing this task!
3) Start with the "1's" on the list and figure out how you can get rid of these tasks.  It may not be possible to eliminate them all, but do the best you can.  Then go to the 2's.  Then even the 3's.

Imagine your life spent doing only the things that give you energy, both at home, with friends, and at work!  This would be a great life to live!  I know that you won't eliminate all of the 1-3 tasks, but you will be surprised at the fulfillment and added value you will produce!

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