“It’s your responsibility to pursue what matters.” Chris Gardner
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The Difference Between What We Do and Who We Are
Here is some inspiration from Chris Gardner, the entrepreneur and philanthropist whose rise from homelessness was portrayed in the move: The Pursuit of Happyness. Gardner urges us to use this time of economic challenge as an “awakening”, to comprehend the difference between what we do and who we are, and to risk inventing our own opportunity.
“When the Tough Get Going.” by Chris Gardner
Today’s Quote-Worthy
“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” Theodore Roosevelt
Video Viernes-Julie & Julia
Following up on yesterday’s article about Julia Child, here’s a clip of Meryl as Julia. A great example of what we call in the Now What? Program “following your nose” and discovering your purpose, one clue at a time. Enjoy!
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You’re Going to Need a Bigger Pot
What are you cooking up for your career? You might learn a few lessons from the life of adored chef, Julia Child, whose success grew much bigger than she ever anticipated. Yours could, too.
Today’s article, You’re Going to Need a Bigger Pot, is written by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor of the Now What? News
Talk About Food
I knew I would like Julie and Julia, the movie about blog author Julie Powell and adored chef Julia Child, because: a) it was about food, b) it was a glorious example of following your passion no matter how late you get started, c) it was about food…oh, I mentioned that already, and d) I got to see the movie with my friend since first grade, Luisa, who is herself an amazing cook, though she’d shy away from that title. As we watched Julia on screen, I made mental notes of the ingredients that when combined, resulted in Julia’s tremendous success and what you could call a delectable life.
Julia’s Recipe
Sometimes a glimpse is all you have to go on. In her 30’s and looking for what might be “her thing”, Julia Child experimented. Appreciating a finely prepared meal spurred her interest in learning to cook and immersing herself in French culture, which eventually fueled her desire to teach others. While she never could have imagined the role that awaited, Julia opened the door to her future simply by deciding to pursue an interest.
Read full article here
Today’s Quote-Define Success
“No man can succeed in a line of endeavor which he does not like.” Napoleon Hill
Hmm…This quote raises the question: How do you define success?