The Joy Of Working Essay

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The majority of the teenagers in this day and age, this concept of loving work may seem like a humorous joke that will never get old. However, this laughter could be a mask covering the fear and doubt of the future. Yet they do not even realize this concept stated by Steve Jobs actually opens a new prospective about work and life. If we knew our passion in life and knew what we would love to do, would we dread the future as much as we do now?
This may seem as just words floating in the air, but if you actually took a minute to think of all the people in your life. Who would you say are happy? I know from personal experience that a life spent doing work that you despise is an unfulfilling ...view middle of the document...

The thoughts and feelings towards the concept of work draws us to always assume the worst in this section of life. Steve Jobs, approached this manner in a different manner with a positive and clear mind. We could all use this new perspective in our lives and this could be the key to our enjoyment of life and success. The new open and positive frame of mind can allow you the opportunity to soar to places you once thought were never possible. The thought of ‘love’ and ‘work’ in the same sentence is a new revolutionary type of thinking. If you enjoy and love your work then the possibilities are infinite and the limitations non-existent. This will then allow our results to escalate beyond your wildest dreams.
Hopefully, this has caused you to think and wonder about these possibilities. Accompanied by certain questions that are invading the back of your mind. “How will I ever truly know what my passion is?” or “Where can I search for this love of work?” Firstly, the answer will not be laying on your couch alongside your TV. In order to discover your passion, you need to go and experience and attempt the most unlikely of situations. Life has a way...

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