The One Thing You Were Born to Do: Free Book Giveaway
A few short years ago, I sat in my office staring out my window. I was a children’s pastor and had just been called into my boss’s office to hear news of a couple who didn’t like the way I was doing things. It wasn’t the first time. I’d tried some different methods of doing kids church and most of them had fallen flat on their faces or I had managed to find a way to offend someone.
I was frustrated, and not for the first time.
Too Many Years, Too Many Careers
I had had these moments before. I’d start a career field I had some interest in, and I’d do my job until I would manage to do something terribly wrong, and then I’d find myself frustrated. I’d discover I wasn’t as interested in that thing as I’d thought I was. Or I’d find I wasn’t very good at it.
This moment in my children’s pastor office was one of those moments, but it was more than a frustration in not being good at something.
It was a frustration at my own questions of WHY I was even doing it in the first place.
Did I like kids? Absolutely. Still do! And I love my own more than anything!
But was I passionate about what I was doing?
Not at all.
I began to realize something very powerful that day. And I knew something had to change.
I had been going from career to career, looking for something I might be good at or capable at. And in all that time, I never once pursued my passion full-time!
Right now, in this moment. Some of you are exactly where I was a few short years ago. You’ve invested your life into jumping from path to path, hoping to find something you’re either interested in or something you half-way like that you might make a few bucks for.
Or worse, you’re living your life doing something completely unfulfilling and don’t even know what you’re passionate about!
You Have a Great Passion!
The truth is: you have a great passion in life! It’s that thing you could spend hours writing, talking, or thinking about. It’s that thing that you sometimes get lost in a daydream over.
And every moment you ignore it is a moment your life passes you further and further by.
A New Book and Test to Get You Living Your Passion NOW
Over the last few weeks, I’ve begun putting together a guide to help you get from where you are to where you want to be. And now, I’m delighted to share it with you ABSOLUTELY FREE!
My new eBook, The One Thing You Were Born to Do, is out NOW and it’s free to you when you sign up for ElevationLife’s email updates!
Click here to sign up and download your book now or enter your email address below.
What About You?
Are you living your passion? And do you know what that is? What are steps you can take right now to take you closer to your dream? Write your comments in the section below.
About the author
Bryan Thompson has been helping people to achieve their goals for more than twelve years. As an associate pastor for over a decade, he has helped people set big goals for their lives, figure out their ONE most important thing in life, and take massive ACTION! If you are stuck in your life, contact Bryan here!
Brigid | The Inspired Notebook
February 6, 2012 • 11:52 am
Hey Bryan,
This looks great! I’ve just subscribed (at least once!), but the download link doesn’t seem to be working for me.
Although I already know that my great passion in life is books (which is brilliant because it allows for many ‘sub’-passions!) I’ll never get tired of reading about others pursuing/discovering their passions, or of encouraging people to do the same.
Look forward to reading your ebook. & Congratulations on having created such a great resource!
Bryan Thompson
February 6, 2012 • 12:04 pm
Hi Brigid, I just realized the link wasn’t working. It is now and I just sent you an email. Thanks for letting me know! Hope you enjoy it. Even if you know your passion!
Trust me, there’s always room for sub-passions.
Betsy at Zen Mama
February 6, 2012 • 1:01 pm
Bryan,
The ebook looks great! Do I just sign up to get one? I’ve found several passions over my life and am doing two (my blog/books and my job as a teacher) right now. Looking forward to reading your book!
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Bryan Thompson
February 6, 2012 • 6:50 pm
Hi Betsy! Thanks for the kind words! You’re doing a great job with your blog and I look forward to seeing your own books!
If you haven’t yet, just sign up for the newsletter and you’ll get a link to download the book. If you’re already subscribed, I’ll be sending out a link to the list later today. Thanks again!
Fran Sorin
February 6, 2012 • 3:01 pm
Bryan…
The book sounds like something ‘right up my alley’. I think finding your passion is a never ending journey. What once may have been a passion can die down…..merely being something that you love to do.
I’m lucky that I have a passionate personality. BUT I have been through my dry periods. For those who are feeling that way now, all I can say is…don’t worry. You’ll find it. Fran
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Bryan Thompson
February 6, 2012 • 6:51 pm
Thanks Fran. I think you’re right. Passion is a never-ending journey, and when we find it, we’re continuing to express it. Thanks for your comment!
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bill (cycleguy)
February 6, 2012 • 3:17 pm
Already subscribed Bryan.
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Bryan Thompson
February 6, 2012 • 6:52 pm
Thanks Bill. I’ll be sending a link to the list later today. Let me know if there’s a problem. Hope you’re well!
J.D. Meier
February 6, 2012 • 3:50 pm
Great title and great purpose!
When purpose meets passion and you can use your talent to flow value, it’s an unstoppable combination.
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Bryan Thompson
February 6, 2012 • 6:52 pm
JD, I love the “purpose meeting passion” line. That’s where miracles happen everyday.
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Angela Artemis/Poweredbyintuition
February 6, 2012 • 4:04 pm
Bryan,
Awesome! Your book looks like it is packed with super helpful info!
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Bryan Thompson
February 6, 2012 • 6:53 pm
Angela, thanks for the kind words! I hope people find it useful! I’ll be mailing a link to download it to those already subscribed later today.
Nancy Shields
February 6, 2012 • 5:56 pm
Since I’ve signed up to your email account already – I would imagine I will get your new ebook.
Yes passion – I preach it and live it everyday. I am living my passion by the way I live. Living the dream – wake up to the ocean everyday. I love what I do for my paying job – build playgrounds for children and love what I do for my past time – inspire people through my website – MakeGirlfriends.com
I am so happy to hear that you went inside and found that you didn’t love what you did and moved on. Isn’t it wonderful that we can do that – it did take someone else to complain but sometimes it takes us to be booted out since we don’t know when to give up.
In living my passion,
Nancy
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Bryan Thompson
February 6, 2012 • 7:08 pm
Thanks Nancy. Sometimes we have to know really well what we DON’T want in order to wake us up to what we DO want. I think that’s sometimes a more important lesson.
And I will be sending a message to all subscribers later today on downloading the link.
Thanks again!
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Melody | Deliberate Receiving
February 7, 2012 • 1:08 am
Congrats Bryan! The ebook looks great! I bounced around a lot over the years, from career to career. I finally found my passion, but all that time wasn’t wasted. Each career taught me skills that I now use! Isn’t it all perfect?
Huge hugs!
Melody
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Bryan
February 8, 2012 • 10:45 pm
Melody, I found myself in the same boat many times. It can be easy to let everyone else dictate what you should and shouldn’t be doing in your life. You’ve proven that you don’t have to live by their rules. I appreciate your comment!
Vidya Sury
February 7, 2012 • 4:24 am
I am eagerly looking forward to reading the book, Bryan. This is an inspiring post.
With love, Vidya
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Bryan
February 8, 2012 • 10:47 pm
Hi Vidya! Here’s the thing. Just because something isn’t a “grand fit” for you in life’s big scheme of things, it doesn’t mean we don’t have to go through a process of getting there or that we can’t learn something from our experiences. We may very well even enjoy the process! That can be a great asset to your journey!
Looking forward to hearing more awesome things about your future!
Paige | simple mindfulness
February 8, 2012 • 5:13 am
Congrats on the awesome new book!
Over the past 15 years I’ve found a number of passions. In my experience, getting out and having new experiences is the only real way to know when you’ve hit on something big. I’ve read about things I thought would interest me but, when I did them, it wasn’t right. And then I’ve done things that I thought would probably go nowhere but they took me to fabulous places. Lesson: Get out there and experience life (and don’t make it about the money)!
I’m following mine now with my blog and connecting with as many people as I can to support them in making the subtle changes that can make life amazing and happy. Yes, it really is possible.
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Bryan
February 8, 2012 • 10:48 pm
Hi Paige,
Thanks for sharing your story! I think we can very well find many passions in life. We can learn something major from them, too. And those lessons serve us very well sometimes. It’s not so much about DOING one thing your entire life. It’s more about knowing what you’re most passionate about and pursuing that as it comes. And that may be different things in different times of our lives.
What do you think?
Thanks for the comment!
farouk
February 8, 2012 • 8:29 am
i love the title of the book Bryan
once we find out passion we can certainly succeed in life
keep in touch
Bryan
February 8, 2012 • 10:49 pm
Farouk, right on the money, my friend. Find your passion and do what it takes to reach success for you. (And only you know what that success means)
ayo
February 11, 2012 • 1:54 am
hi bryan
how are you
thanks for reminding us of the importance of following/living out our passion.
thanks for also coming up with a new ebook on it. I’m sure i would find it interesting once i go through it.
take care and enjoy the rest of the day
Bryan Thompson
February 13, 2012 • 4:18 pm
Thanks Ayo! I really hope you enjoy the book! I’d love to hear your thoughts on it when you read it.
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