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Mr.Pickles

Sr. Customer Success Manager

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Finding the work you were meant to do

Sometimes getting it right can be complicated - especially after the post about doing the thing you dreamed of as a child.


Here a recent guide to finding out!

https://ideas.ted.com/7-lessons-about-finding-the-work-you-were-meant-to-do/?utm_medium=social&utm_content=2021-7-12&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=social 7 lessons about finding the work you were meant to do You don’t “find your calling,” you fight for it — and other lessons from people who found their passion (sometimes late in life).
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Kinonez
Celebrated Contributor
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War Room Enthusiast
I just read this guide a couple of weeks ago and pinned it! It has great content for sure! Thanks for sharing!
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
you're welcome - the post I mentioned really resonated. 
Kinonez
Celebrated Contributor
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War Room Enthusiast
I'm glad!! That's what quality posts are all about!
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
Agree
Kinonez
Celebrated Contributor
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War Room Enthusiast
Just keep em coming!
AlphaCharlie
Arsonist
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Account executive
Point #7 alone made this for me!
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
That's great! for me is #3 - I'm kinda an overthinker...
Kise
Executive
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Account Executive
Sames
Telehealth_2the_Moon
Notable Contributor
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Director of Business Development
Thanks for the share! I think the pressure we put on finding the perfect fit is wild, not the idea itself but that we seem to tell our kids that's their goal. I doubt there is much of a chance that people just fall into the perfect fit right off the bat, the biggest thing is finding what you were meant to do and then being willing to jump over to it.
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
Absolutely - I believe everyone is in some sort of survival mode atm
Ozz
Politicker
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Account Executive
Yeah, gotta pay the bills or you make too much that you get the "golden handcuffs". That's why you should invest then be able to get out of the rat race. 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
That's golden man
NoSuperhero
Politicker
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BDR LEAD
Yeah, I had gone through this chart practically through a thing called LIFE, lmao.

I know that my calling is in making art products for peeps that are just like me, and for me to get there I'll have to learn many other things along the way and also try to gain the capital to start printing is also in the way.
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
This is the way - great stuff. So you are capitalizing some money to start your own business?
NoSuperhero
Politicker
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BDR LEAD
yep that's the point of going through sales , right? Capitalize, not just economically but networking, closing deals, time management, leading people, understanding industries, and knowing how to also maintain a goal or momentum are all important things we all need practice not just outside of work. The more we do that, the more success we'll have in whatever we'll do.

So yeah, I want to know what success looks like and feels like before I jump into ventures that I truly don't feel myself comfortable in.
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
more tools in your belt! :D I like that.
bamageorge
Celebrated Contributor
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International Sales Director
Loved this! Great content! 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
you're welcome
Stratifyz
Big Shot
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Account Executive
I love that it has nothing to do with the traditional “passion”. No one is passionate about cold calls - they are just good at it and see the impact behind it.
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
I find that the "passion" concept sometimes falls into the toxic positivity bucket.  
Stratifyz
Big Shot
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Account Executive
That or the status quo. It’s one of those -in- words/topics.
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
1
Sr. Customer Success Manager
absolutely.
JC10X
Politicker
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Senior Sales Manager
Loved point #1 thank you for sharing!
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
how about the others? :(
JC10X
Politicker
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Senior Sales Manager
There are some points that meant more to me in particular - such as #2 and #7. 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
#3 for me - feathers everywhere. 
detectivegibbles
Politicker
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Sales Director
Thanks for sharing!
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
4
Sr. Customer Success Manager
you're welcome - anything you liked?
detectivegibbles
Politicker
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Sales Director
I've got a really bad inner critic. To the point I develop anxiety. 

I've got this entrepreneurial itch that needs scratched but I can't seem to narrow in on what to build the biz around. 

So, the whole idea of what our calling is, has been something that I've been exploring for a few years. I feel like I am much closer and closer to that quiet place in my head that knows the truth. 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
Wow - thank you for sharing. I'm anxious most of the time when it comes to overthinking and taking some decisions. Glad you're getting there. Any advice? 
No_ty
Politicker
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Sales Dir.
Quit and go travel 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
2
Sr. Customer Success Manager
lol no - 
No_ty
Politicker
0
Sales Dir.
y not? down for retirement 
cw95
Politicker
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Sales Development Lead
Interesting, thanks for this. I'm going to share this with my new team. 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
2
Sr. Customer Success Manager
Go for it and let me know how it goes
cifu
Opinionated
2
SDR
Awesome! Bullet 4 is making noise now
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
2
Sr. Customer Success Manager
Important
hauru.sales
Celebrated Contributor
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Sales Enthusiast
Love it, Thanks!
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
2
Sr. Customer Success Manager
:D you're very welcome
Swarthymovie
Arsonist
1
SDR
Its time to have my yearly epiphany 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
1
Sr. Customer Success Manager
great!
GDO
Politicker
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BDM
Thanks Jacky! Great share. Makes me think about my current position. 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
1
Sr. Customer Success Manager
thinking thoughts? 
MaximumRaizer
Politicker
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Sales Manager
Yeah, I had gone through this chart practically through a thing called LIFE, lmao.
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
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MDR
Yeah, I had gone through this chart practically through a thing called LIFE, lmao
RealPatrickBateman
Politicker
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🔪Amateur Butcher🔪
The work I was "meant" to do cannot be spoken of on the interwebs. Apparently, people don't find the idea of running through the halls buck-naked with a chainsaw very "PC". 
Mr.Pickles
Arsonist
0
Sr. Customer Success Manager
flipflops for the win hahaha
Clashingsoulsspell
Politicker
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ISR
Thanks for the share! I think the pressure we put on finding the perfect fit is wild, not the idea itself but that we seem to tell our kids that's their goal. I doubt there is much of a chance that people just fall into the perfect fit right off the bat, the biggest thing is finding what you were meant to do and then being willing to jump over to it.
TennisandSales
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Head Of Sales
cool link! Thanks for sharing

MR.StretchISR
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ISR
Thanks for the share! I think the pressure we put on finding the perfect fit is wild, not the idea itself but that we seem to tell our kids that's their goal. I doubt there is much of a chance that people just fall into the perfect fit right off the bat, the biggest thing is finding what you were meant to do and then being willing to jump over to it.

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