Artist Sandra Magsamen contributes a new article on Oprah.com that gives you some tips on finding what you are passionate about - Click HERE to read it.

(For you guys reading this, remember how Dennis Leary said that he’s an Oprah convert & there’s more for guys on Oprah.com than ESPN?)

Sandra contributes what has worked for her.  I really like the clarity and simplicity of her article and her clear steps. I wholeheartedly agree that finding what you WANT is vital to finding a job you love.  No matter how vague that may be at this point, writing down what you want will still be very helpful.

Consider this additional thought in conjunction with her tips:

What holds you back the most from finding your dream job, or from taking actions to make your dream job a reality?

For most of you, the answer is going to be a sentence that translates to: My fears.

Dissolve the fears.  There are practical steps you can take (planning, testing, identifying your strengths & skills) that make many of your fears moot.  Reducing the power your fear has over you means feeling better all of the time and freeing yourself to do what you love and be who you are.

The biggest obstacle to you finding a job you love is you.  Get out of your own way, and good things really start happening.

With your fears in check, your headway through Sandra’s 4 step plan will be fast and breezy.

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