The Work We Were Born to Do: Find the Work You Love, Love the Work You Do

by Nick Williams and Nick Wiiliams

Book Overview

Whether you are looking to change work, get re-inspired or are simply seeking direction, this text offers a chance to explore how to bring more creativity, integrity, fulfilment and fun into your... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1862045526
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd
• Length: 381 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

The most comprehensive book on the subject

As the instructor of a course related to this subject, I read everything out there on finding your "true vocation." I have found Nick Williams' approach to be the most comprehensive and heart-centered of all that are currently published. Nick approaches finding the work you were born to do as a task not separated from the rest of life, but rightly so, a question of "living" rather than "working." As his many practical exercises convey, our culture needs to change the way we think about work; the way we've confronted this problem in the past has not brought about joyful results. Nick's suggestions for self-discovery allow for the possibility of work being a joy rather than a job. If you choose one book on this subject, I would definitely go for this one.

This is the handbook for the 21st Century

If you suspect that you haven't yet found your right livelihood, don't read this book...use it as a workbook. Nick Williams covers all the insidious barriers to making our work the joyful experience it was meant to be. I plan to recommend this book heartily to participants in my workshops, newsletter subscribers and strangers on airplanes. And while it may be best read slowly, every chapter will open new insights. Even though I believe I am doing my right livelihood, I am finding a new level of enthusiasm and confidence thanks to Nick Williams' guidance.

The answer to the work dilemma

I've been looking at many books that address job satisfaction. This book hit the nail on the head -- but not the way I expected. Surprisingly, it's not the job that's the cause for crisis, but how you're letting your mind approach work. Not to say that Williams doesn't think that you can't find work that is more fulfilling to you. But he does suggest that you begin by discovering the small joys in your current work -- and they are there.One reviewer said this was a great mid-life crisis book, which profiles me, but I wish that I had read this book 20 years ago when I began my career.

Perfect for the Mid-Life Crisis Crowd

If you are confused, dissatisfied, unhappy, or depressed about your current career - read this book! Nick Williams has put together a valuable path of self-discovery for his readers. This easy to read book requires your participation through exercises which take you personally through the thought process necessary for uncovering your dreams and desires. There is indeed a happier, more fulfilling way to live your life and balance your career. Take the time to enjoy this book and uncover your hidden secret to happiness and the good life.

Discover your purpose and LOVE the work you do.

Nick's work on this book certainly shows his love for his subject. It is easy to read and the practical exercises helped me discover my new creative and fulfilling heart-centered career. It is like having Nick Williams as your personal guide to intrapective, honest and authentic decision making. A must-read for anyone wanting to discover their purpose and move into new life-enriching areas and be empowered to take "the risks" in making changes.