Creating the Work You Love: Courage, Commitment, and Career

I've been in the arts for almost my entire life, and whenever I hit a rough spot, I read books on doing work you love. I've read so many by now, from _Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow_ to _What Color Is Your Parachute_, and for me this is by far the best.I've been around long enough, and know enough about my field, that I don't need pedestrian advice on identifying my interests, networking, writing a resume, etc. I need support in the continual rethinking and renewal necessary to design work that sustains ME at the deepest level as well as my bank account.Unfortunately, too many of us are surrounded by people who see doing work we love as unrealistic or self-indulgent. Jarow is the perfect antidote. He's not unrealistic (at one point, he asks, "...but what if the money does not follow in pace with your real needs?") but he also doesn't advocate taking those endless personality tests that attempt to fit you into someone else's niche.He uses the chakras as a model for talking about the subject, so you do have to be open to some basic new-agey stuff, but he's talking about very solid inner work on deeper issues, such as your past, your family issues, and your basic trust in life.A great book to engage with, particularly if your calling is a little unusual or difficult.

I love this book. This book has inspired a work project I have been implementing since 09/09/09. I use this book to facilitate a 10 week small group workshop on fulfilling our work purpose. I have come to understand that the nature of this workshop is to help people connect with what they care about deeply, to share that with others, to create projects that inspire them, and to watch miracles unfold. We use exercises and meditations in the book, but the core content unfolds as a result of the experiences of the 5 to 7 people who choose to meet. The manifestations may not appear immediately, but true miracles have happened, lives have been enriched, new work gets created that expresses the dreams that were shared, and Rick's work expands to influence more and more people. I am now delivering work that I love. Rick Jarow has released a gem in this book and I thank him from all 7 of my chakra energy centers. Rick gives people the courage to live from their hearts.

I could not put this book down. It was exactly what I needed...inspiration and meaningful discussion of how to create the work you love. This book has changed my life is such a deliciously heart-felt way. Jarow is honest and insightful about life and our conditioning about work. I am an what Jarow calls an "anti-career" person. You must read this book if you have the courage to follow the heart and the flow of life. I highly recommend this book. Thanks, Rick Jarow! Many blessings!

I have not read this whole book, still in progress, but I have listened to the tapes (which are the same), and I have got a lot out of his material. Maybe not for you if your looking for quick fix, as this book is deep reflective work., and a concept that is not typical yet is very spiritual, heart based, and creative. -working inward then outward.

I met Rick Jarow at a workshop he was conducting - same basic premise - creating the work you love. Rick's book is nearly as compelling as his personal presence. He provides wonderful contexts for guided meditations that hit home and are very topical and helpful. If you have any interest in plumbing the depths of your true calling, this book will be an indispensable guide.

This book is organized in a way that takes the reader from seeing what "jobs" have meant across the centuries - to seeing a "job" as the manifestation of an idea that resonates in my being. Great exercises. Great questions. Great action steps.

I benefited by reading the book as a new in professional field that requires faith in process.I recommend it to others new in serving the public in human caring professions.

Interesting.

Very interesting book