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I read about this concept a few years ago, and the sheer simplicity blew my mind.

Life is scary. Finding a job – nay, a career – is a daunting task. It can be overwhelming. I usually find that breaking problems into chunks makes them seem less superhuman, and this is an example of that.

So what is this nonsense? Everyone wants a high paying job they enjoy doing well. This sweet-looking Venn Diagram is useless – or is it?

Using this diagram I was able to visualize that:

• There are some things I enjoy doing well, but can’t make any money doing
  
• There are some things I can be paid to do well, but completely despise
  
• There are some things I’d enjoy being paid to do, but can’t do them well
• There’s a lot of things a lot of people can do, but the ones that suit me represent a very small subset of the whole

Your dream job is out there waiting for you. Don’t freak out. Don’t break down. Don’t give up.

Break apart the problem, think about what you can be paid to enjoy doing well. Use the Diagram and find the coveted sweet spot. Why settle for a desk job in a cubicle farm when you could be astronauting, developing awesome apps, or starting your own company? The perfect balance of Skill, Happiness, and Income can never lead you astray.

Just a quick thought for your Friday. Have a great weekend!