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Tap the Avocation Well

Baths of Doña María de Padilla, located beneath the Royal Alcázar of Seville in Spain.

What is an avocation?


An avocation is a hobby that we really like to do, and think about doing frequently.


An avocation can also mean a person's true passion, like a calling.


Compare that with a vocation.


A vocation is what we do to pay the bills, our regular 9-5 job.


  • Now, if our vocation is also our avocation, we have struck gold.

  • We are making money, and loving what we do.




Remember those people in high school who knew exactly what they wanted to do when they grow-up? That would have made life so much easier right.


If you can narrow down your career focus, then go for it. As far as a career is concerned, there is so much power in knowing what you want.




Naturally, our identities can extend outside what we do to pay the bills.


Outside your regular job, channel your creative spark in whatever dimension that may give you voltage.


Consider exploring things like:


  • writing, media, music, gaming

  • web design, travel, gardening

  • sports, singing, reading

  • voice over, crafts, animals

  • gadgets, yard work, tinkering



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