Learn From Hari Chandana: How to turn your purpose into a profession
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Learn From Hari Chandana: How to turn your purpose into a profession

“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” – David Frost Many accomplished individuals like Oprah Winfrey, Howard Schultz, and JK Rowling turned their purpose into successful professions. Their stories reveal that aligning vocation with values unlocks our highest potential. Hari Chandana’s […]

Updated:Nov 14, 2023

“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” – David Frost

Many accomplished individuals like Oprah Winfrey, Howard Schultz, and JK Rowling turned their purpose into successful professions. Their stories reveal that aligning vocation with values unlocks our highest potential.

Hari Chandana’s career shift from a lucrative London job to joining the Indian Administrative Services exemplifies prioritizing purpose over comfort or money. Despite initial financial security, Chandana followed her calling for public service, spotlighting the courage required to live out one’s ideals. #FollowYourPurpose #HariChandana

Her father, inspired the leap with profound advice – “Don’t worry about success, strive for significance.” This prompted Chandana’s jump into the civil services, driven by the vision to uplift lives through ethical governance. #PurposeOverProfit #LivingYourValues

Chandana reveals that a fulfilling life demands looking beyond status quo and comfort zones. Her work ethic demonstrates that passion amplifies impact and kindles joy. She inspires youth to align vocation with meaning, not just material incentives. #DoWhatYouLove #PurposeDrivenCareer

We too can turn our purpose into a profession by reflecting deeply on our values and talents. Assess your skills and interests to identify work avenues that align with who you are. Adopt a simple lifestyle to follow your purpose. Begin with small steps like volunteering or interning in fields you care about. #AlignValuesAndCareer

Build a support network that believes in your dreams. Create a plan with milestones like education or skill development. Save and be prepared to start small. We often have to take pay cuts or lateral moves initially. Have faith that living your purpose will attract prosperity. #SupportSystem #FinancialPlan

Like Chandana, recognize that success is beyond material trappings. Define it as living out your calling and making a difference. Stay patient in difficult times and persist in the face of challenges. Her journey reveals that purpose-aligned work unlocks your highest potential. #RedefineSuccess #PatienceAndPersistence

Pursuing your calling requires courage but following your inner compass is the surest path to fulfillment. As Apple’s Tim Cook stated, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. Don’t settle for anything less.” #GreatWork #SheInspiresUs #DoWhatYouLove #PurposeOverProfit #FollowYourDreams

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