Fahad Meer

Top 3 Ingredients for a Fulfilling Career

2/9/2015

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There is no such thing as a perfect recipe when it comes to baking cookies. Some may argue with me, but I beg to differ. Even though I am no magician in the kitchen, I do know that I prefer certain ingredients over others in my ideal batch of chocolate chip cookies. Point being, the ingredients used to make the perfect batch of cookies differ from one person to another. Similarly, the ingredients used towards formulating a fulfilling career are unique in nature and only are perfected over time.

Here are my top three ingredients for fostering a fulfilling career:

3 large cups of passion

In order to love what you do day in and day out of your career, you must have passion. Passion is what will push you past others in a competitive environment. Passion is what will drive you to be the first one in the office and the last one out. Although hard-work may be seen by a few, passion can most definitely be felt all. The second that you feel like you are losing passion in what you do, rethink about the present and future direction of your career as it is proven that there is a positive correlation between passion and results.

2 table spoons of balance

We all must understand that working is a means to an end (the end being supporting yourself and your family through financial measures). It is not the end. Do not forget that outside of your employer’s walls, there is a life to live, people to see and take care of, and things to do. Find balance between your personal life and your career; do not confuse your career with your life. On the same token, do not forget that within your employer’s and/or client’s walls, there is a role you must play. Own your role and do not let anyone else ever have a shot at replacing you at what you do best.

1 teaspoon of risk

If there is no risk, there is no reward. To progress in your career, you will have to make bold decisions and take calculated risks. Whether it may be coming outside of your comfort zone within the workplace or finding your comfort zone within another organization, do not miss out on opportunities to take risks. After all, you grow the most when you are outside of your comfort zone … and we all know that there is no glass ceiling when it comes to professional and/or personal growth.

Bon appetit!
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Vineeta Dambal
2/18/2015 03:45:29 pm

Fahad would like to add to your “ingredients” list to make the “product” more “appetizing”. The ingredient being “the intent” which according to me is what drives one to get up in the morning with all the eagerness to “go for it”!! Playing the prime role, intention- the inbuilt energy, creativity, and understanding one has, is instrumental in accomplishing the goals. Combined with intention (the measure for this recipe is left for individuals to decide) the passion, balance and risk that you have mentioned would make your “recipe” turn out to be near perfect (as I believe perfection is never reached and there is always room to improve!). You have written so many articles and am not sure whether you have written about this ingredient but thought of mentioning it. As always I love reading your articles and this one is no exception!

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Vineeta Dambal
2/18/2015 04:02:39 pm

Fahad I would like to add to your “ingredients” list to make the “product” more “appetizing”. The ingredient being “the intent” which according to me is what drives one to get up in the morning with all the eagerness to “go for it”!! Playing the prime role, intention- the inbuilt energy, creativity, and understanding one has, is instrumental in accomplishing the goals. Combined with intention (the measure for this recipe is left for individuals to decide) the passion, balance and risk that you have mentioned would make your “recipe” turn out to be near perfect (as I believe perfection is never reached and there is always room to improve!). You have written so many articles and am not sure whether you have written about this ingredient but thought of mentioning it. As always I love reading your articles and this one is no exception!

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