Jule May

“If you feel defined by any job, your self-image isn't solid enough.”
― Barbara Sher, I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It

“You might find the perfect combination of all your interests and have a very enjoyable career. Or you might discover that what you really love is learning itself.”
― Barbara Sher, Refuse to Choose!: Use All of Your Interests, Passions, and Hobbies to Create the Life and Career of Your Dreams

“Remember: “Doing your own thing” is a generous act. Being gifted creates obligations, which means that you owe the world your best effort at the work you love. You too are a natural resource.”
― Barbara Sher, I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It

“You can earn a living doing anything. (Whether or not you want to is another matter.) But it’s not time to think about money yet. Finding what you love – by listening for those Happiness Levels inside you – needs all your attention. For now, pretend you’re rich and don’t need to earn any money at all. When your dream starts to show itself, you’ll see just how many ways there are to do it, both for money and for love.”
― Barbara Sher, The Best Advice I Ever Gave: 94 essential tips for making your dreams come true