Latulippe

I read an article today in "L'Acadie Nouvelle" by a motivational speaker and author Martin Latulippe. I don't know a whole lot about him, but just by reading what he writes about. In the article I read about today, he talked about the shift that happened in his life. He was going about a mildly interesting university career while what he was truly passionate about during this time was motivational books and speakers. Martin had a true passion for those things, but all along he kindof followed along, taking his university classes. Eventually he stumbled upon a research paper that startled him, as it did a similar thing to me this afternoon.

Srully Blotnik asked 1500 people to reveal their career objectives for the next 20 years. 83% had the intention to choose a career that would give them a great deal of money, hoping to become rich rapidly and later do things they really wanted to do. 17% picked their career solely by following their true passion (s), figuring they would worry about financial issues later. These people followed their heart. At the end of the 20 years, from the 1500 people in the experience, 101 were millionaires. There were 100 out of 101 that came from the 17% of people.

As my favorite fiddler often puts it : "it is what it is". It's not to say that I'll be a millionaire, but I intend to live a passionate life, following what feels right.