Three Key Books on Calling
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If you list the pros and cons when making big decisions . . .
Forgetting Ourselves on Purpose This hidden gem has been a mainstay of my work with people pursuing their calling and wanting to enter the professional world on their own terms. The author articulates the tension that occurs when making decisions true to your calling clashes with the approval of parents, peers, or social scripts on success.
If you listen to your heart no matter what . . .
Let Your Life Speak This is a classic in the vocational discernment literature. The first two chapters are a must read for all humans wanting to live their best life! It will encourage the heart and reassure you that you are not alone on your journey of discovery. In this nakedly honest memoir chronicling some major missteps and pitfalls along the way to finding his true callings in life, the author blazes a trail for us, providing crucial signposts and guidelines for our way to authenticity and courage.
If you mostly go with your gut . . .
Designing Your Life This is a crisply written, clear step-by-step guide for people who just want to go out there and try stuff out. Truly, this instant classic, based on the most popular course offered at Stanford University, is the single best book I have found for those seeking a “how to” guide for discovering their calling in life. If you are a “shoot first, ask questions later” sort of person with a bias for action, this is your guide.
If you are not sure if you are a head, heart, or gut person, click here for a description of all three and questions to ask yourself when facing a big decision in life.