From Paycheck to Purpose - an Interview with Ken Coleman #303
The Brian Buffini Show
Brian Buffini
4.8 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 9 November 2021
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
“Your purpose is to use what you do best – talent – to do work you love – passion – to produce results that matter to you – mission.” – Ken Coleman
Many people feel frustrated and stuck at work, but they don’t know how to make a change or find their dream job. In this episode, Brian interviews Ken Coleman about his new book, “From Paycheck to Purpose.” Ken shares the steps anyone can take to find a career they love, do work they were uniquely created for and discover their true purpose in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Why the work we do is deeply connected to our purpose.
- Why so many people get trapped in an unfulfilling career.
- The 7 stages to discovering and doing meaningful work.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Ken Coleman Show
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-ken-coleman-show
“From Paycheck to Purpose,” by Ken Coleman
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/from-paycheck-to-purpose-by-ken-coleman
Episode 113, The Power of One Question – an Interview with Ken Coleman
https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-power-of-one-question-an-interview-with-ken-coleman-113/
Episode 154, The Proximity Principle with Ken Coleman
https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-proximity-principle-with-ken-coleman-154/
Episode 289, The Blessing of Work
https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-blessing-of-work-289/
Buffini & Company Mastermind Summit
https://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/mastermind-summit/
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“There are really two elements of work - provision, and contribution. And when you only work for provision, there's a huge part of who you are that has never been engaged.” – Ken Coleman
“We are souls and we are created to contribute. And if you don't contribute something that matters to you, then there's something missing.” – Ken Coleman
“Clarity leads to confidence. And confidence leads to courage.” – Ken Coleman
“To experience something of significance, it is only significant because of the difficulty of the journey.” – Ken Coleman
“Ultimately how we move up in life is by improving who we are, and thus maximizing our contribution.” – Ken Coleman
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| 0:00.0 | You can feed your ambition. |
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| 0:47.0 | Welcome to the Brian Bafini show, where we explore the mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success. |
| 0:53.0 | Here's your coach, Brian Bafini. |
| 1:13.0 | Well, at the top of the morning, Tio, welcome to the Brian Bafini show. |
| 1:16.0 | I have a special guest for you today. Who's a friend of mine? |
| 1:19.0 | Ken Coleman is no stranger to our program. In fact, for those of you who are newer to our program, |
| 1:24.0 | if you go back and listen to episodes, one 13 and one 54, you'll see my man there. |
| 1:30.0 | In fact, in the five years of this program, we've never had anybody on the program more than Ken Coleman. |
| 1:35.0 | That tells you a lot about what I think. |
| 1:37.0 | Ken and I have known each other a long time. He's been involved in many, many aspects of work with Dave Ramsey down in Tennessee. |
| 1:44.0 | Ken's a career expert and a national radio host of the Ken Coleman show, where he helps people discover what they were born to do. |
| 1:52.0 | Now, how about that for a job description? |
| 1:54.0 | Also, what I like about Ken is he provides these practical steps. |
| 1:58.0 | You know, people talk about having their dream job. Ken actually helps lay out the roadmap for you to get your dream job, make it a reality. |
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