From Chapter 13, Getting into the Right Business:
You are not obliged to do what you do not like to do, and should not do it except as a means to bring you to the doing of the thing you want to do.
If there are past mistakes whose consequences have placed you in an undesirable business or environment, you may be obliged for some time to do what you do not like to do; but you can make the doing of it pleasant by knowing that it is making it possible for you to come to the doing of what you want to do.
If you feel that you are not in the right vocation, do not act too hastily in trying to get into another one. The best way, generally, to change business or environment is by growth.
It’s important to remember that we aren’t necessarily going to start studying this stuff and all that we want is going to fall from the sky within a day, a week, or a month. If you are in a business or job that you don’t like, just up and quitting may not be the right thing to do.
Since it’s more about how we do things than what we actually do, you can continue in any job or business, and just switch the way you do things to the Certain Way – holding your vision; keeping up your faith, purpose, and gratitude; more than filling your place; and making each action a successful one. And believe me, when you do things in the Certain Way, they do become enjoyable.
Would you rather be miserable or happy? Many people think that their misery is caused by their situation in life. But it isn’t… the situation isn’t miserable… the person is!
And living in the Certain Way is a great way to attack the misery at it’s source – in our own thoughts.
January 10, 2008 at 3:44 pm
It’s interesting that I came across this post. I’ve been thinking how much my life has changed, not so much because my circumstances have changed, but because of how I’m thinking and feeling about my circumstances.
Eventhough I’ve read The Science of Getting Rich, it often takes repeat input of an idea to take hold. Maybe it’s all taking hold.
I heard Wayne Dyer quote someone “When you change how you look at things, the things you look at will change.”
Have a good day.
January 11, 2008 at 5:15 am
Hi Dean,
That’s a great Dyer quote – and so true.
Sometimes (in my case, usually) it takes constant repetition before an idea really begins to take hold. That’s the whole reason for that I started this blog… not only am I sharing with others what I discover, but it keeps me learning these principles over, and over and over.
It’s great to see you here.
May 25, 2008 at 6:25 pm
In summary, always act with Faith and Purpose towards your thoughts. Keep it in mind, believe that it will come and strive to work at it everyday.
May 27, 2008 at 9:47 am
Exactly, Ely… thanks for all of the comments!