Review of a test I took about finding your life purpose

I just posted something on a forum about ‘finding your purpose’. It inspired me to write a quick summary of a test I took in January.

It’s called ‘The Passion Test’, based on the bestselling book by Chris and Janet Atwood. I hadn’t heard of the test before but was invited to a workshop in Topanga, here in California. The workshop was led by Sylva Dvorak, an incredibly warm and inspiring speaker.

The test helps you to get clear about your top 5 passions. It’s a great method. Firstly you brainstorm and write down absolutely anything that comes to mind, including things which seem ‘wrong’. Often these have a seed of truth that can help you find your purpose. Then you use a great comparison method, which helps you to work out which are the Top 5.

It involves being very honest with yourself. Sometimes it can be a bit uncomfortable because you choose certain things above others. It’s the only way to cut through those things you think you ‘should be doing’ to find your true passions in life.

I thoroughly recommend doing this test. Afterwards, we made vision boards about our passions. I don’t think I have posted mine, so I will post it as my ‘Fourth Example’. Find out more about the Experiment and Vision Board Examples here.

I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has taken the Passion Test or similar tests.

World’s richest man, Carlos Slim Helu, on how to achieve success

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu was named the world’s richest man today, above Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. Just found this great interview with him, where he is asked what advice he would give young people. He says it’s important to find out what your vocation is – and not to carry on doing something you don’t enjoy.

I find that very inspiring, since it’s a journey I’ve been on during the last six months.

A vision board is a great way to start finding out what you want. I was taking a career coaching course to find my dream career when I first came across this idea last summer. It’s triggered huge changes in my life. See the ‘About Me’ page.

Here’s the link to the interview with Carlos Slim Helu