George Appling on How to Make Intentional Career Choices | EP 545

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

In this insightful episode, John sits down with George Appling, author of Don't Settle and a self-proclaimed "passionpreneur," to explore how to make intentional career choices that align with your passions and goals. George shares his unique approach to career pathfinding, offering actionable steps to help you identify your ideal life and the work that supports it.Drawing on his expansive experiences across government, nonprofits, arts, and entrepreneurship, George discusses how to balance income with passion, avoid settling for the default path, and embrace deliberate choices. He introduces five proven approaches to align your career with your personal vision and explains how to actively shape the relationship between your work and what lights you up.Link to the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/george-appling-make-intentional-career-choices/Call to Action: Through relatable stories, practical exercises, and opportunities for reflection, George provides listeners with the tools they need to own their career decisions and create a fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Whether you're starting a new career, navigating a midlife change, or simply seeking clarity, this episode will inspire you to take control of your journey and act with intention.Sponsors:

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In this episode, you will learn:

How to identify their ideal life and career path by reflecting on what they truly want, enjoy, and find meaningful.
Five actionable approaches to aligning their career with their passions and goals.
The importance of intentionality in making career decisions and avoiding default paths.
Strategies to balance income and passion, whether through integrating them into daily work or funding passions outside of work.
How to overcome fear and indecision when choosing a new career path or making a significant life change.
Practical exercises and tools for self-reflection and mapping out deliberate next steps in their journey.
Lessons from George Appling's diverse career experiences, spanning government, arts, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship.
How to create a fulfilling life by taking ownership of career choices and acting with purpose.
Insights into the mindset shifts necessary to avoid settling and embrace bold, intentional actions.
Ways to design a career and life that reflect their unique values and priorities.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck.
0:02.2	People typically have a lot more agency than they think they do, right?
0:04.9	You can make decisions every day that make your life better.
0:08.3	And I was in my talk with, if you take 1.0, 1.0, think of that as a step,
0:13.0	and you raise that to the 365th power, that equals 1.
0:16.1	But if you take 1.01, so imagine that is 1% better.
0:20.1	And you raise that to the 365th power. That's 37. This is
0:24.1	night and day. I always tell people, when in doubt, act, make a decision today that will make
0:29.4	your life better. And if that's going from zero push-ups to one, that's a step. If that's going
0:34.3	from walking 2,000 steps to 3,000 steps, take it, right?
0:39.8	Take the step every day to make your life a little bit better and own that choice.
0:43.4	You have the power to do that.
0:45.1	Don't make excuses.
0:46.1	Take the damn step.
0:47.5	Welcome to Passionstruck.
0:48.9	Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles.
0:50.8	And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most
0:55.8	inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission
1:02.2	is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.
1:09.2	If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.
1:14.4	We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors,
1:20.3	CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.
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