December 27, 2016
Interview with James Cusumano, author of the book Balance: The Business – Life Connection
Mike Carruthers:
Are you happy and fulfilled by the work you do?
James Cusumano:
There’s 1 study done with 93 thousand people which says 80% of people in varying degrees are not connected or engaged to what they’re doing.
James Cusumano, author of the book Balance: The Business – Life Connection…
My feeling, and I’ve observed this all over the world, is that every single person comes into this world with some sort of fundamental thing that they can do pretty well. I call it their essence and when they find out what that is, and I think we have a glimpse of it when we’re kids somewhere between the ages of 5 and 15, and they connect that with a need in the world – you find your life purpose.
If you not really clear about what your calling is, James suggests you ask yourself 4 questions.
The 1st question is; what do I most love to do so much so that time passes incredibly quickly? What have I done in the past that I do not consider work? The 3rd question is; what could I do that would create the greatest value for the world as well as the greatest personal satisfaction for the time spent. And finally; what is my unique ability which if truly actualized could provide significant benefits to the world and to me?
And James says it’s also important to keep in mind that relationships are important to everyone’s success.
If you really look at people who are successful, Mike, they all do it on the shoulders of other people who have helped them – nobody does it on their own.
