Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer
Money is, oftentimes, the driving force in any decision we make in regards to our careers. But, what do you do when the career making you plenty of money isn’t exactly a career that you love?
As entrepreneurs, we’ve all stared this decision in the face and chosen one path over the other. Love over money. Or vice versa.
What can doing what you love do for you?
- Make more money. If you think about it, which waitress is likely to make more money in tips – The unhappy one or the one who appears to be doing something she loves?
- Feel less stress. In doing something you enjoy, tasks and deadlines are less likely to cause stress or make you feel pressured.
- Share your passion. If you’re passionate about what you do and sharing your knowledge, others will be more receptive to what you have to say.
- Increase your happiness. Ultimately, allowing yourself to choose what you love will make you happier. Who doesn’t like that idea?
At some point, we all have to make a decision whether or not to follow our hearts. If you haven’t been faced with this decision already, what will you do when it’s your turn? Will you choose to do what you love?
Susan Gunelius
Susan Gunelius is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women on Business. She is a 30-year veteran of the marketing field and has authored a dozen books about marketing, branding, and social media, including the highly popular Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing, 30-Minute Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing for Dummies, Blogging All-in-One for Dummies and Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. Susan’s marketing-related content can be found on Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, BusinessWeek.com, and more. Susan is President & CEO of KeySplash Creative, Inc., a marketing communications company. She has worked in corporate marketing roles and through client relationships with AT&T, HSBC, Citibank, Intuit, The New York Times, Cox Communications, and many more large and small companies around the world. Susan also speaks about marketing, branding and social media at events around the world and is frequently interviewed by television, online, radio, and print media organizations about these topics. She holds an MBA in Management and Strategy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC).
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