About this episode
What is your dream career? How do you get there from where you are now? How do you live a fulfilling life if you don’t know what your life’s dream is? In this final episode in his Evolve series of podcasts, Paul answers all of these questions and offers a number of practical techniques to set you on the path to building a career that is meaningful, sustainable and financially viable. Want to learn more about evolving yourself professionally? Join Paul for a live Instagram conversation this Saturday, April 27 at 12 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time/2 p.m. Central Daylight Time, during his appearance at Paleo f(x) in Austin. To join in the conversation, follow Paul on Instagram @paul.chek , then tune in to the live event on your mobile phone. Show Notes Your vocation is a calling of the heart. (12:37) “A business is a viable financial entity that makes money without you. Anything else is a job.” (14:07) A career is a job with a fancier title. (16:48) A legacy is what you create each day of your life. (17:40) Your legacy is a gift bringing lots of challenges that become labors of love. (23:20) It can take 35-50 years of living to find your legacy. (27:58) “Your dreams are a snapshot of your future.” (29:39) The impossibility wall concept. (37:07) Paul’s early work as a tree faller. (46:47) Paul’s lack of a college degree didn’t stop him from following his dreams and being successful (56:16) Overcoming “ant infections.” (1:02:33) Following your dream may mean doing jobs you don’t like. (1:10:02) Many people are more fearful of success than failure. (1:13:39) Our programmed beliefs limit our freedom more than anything else. (1:23:26) Myths help us understand our place in nature, our tribes and the universe. (1:30:18) Lethargy can be as powerful as fear. (1:34:07) Is being fit and healthy abnormal? (1:36:35) Study the lives of people you want to emulate. (1:43:13) “You can only take with you what you become in this lifetime.” (1:52:28) Prioritize your goals in three areas. (1:53:40) The 10 components of creating a legacy and living your dream. (1:59:55) Paul didn’t discover his dream until he started working as a trainer of the U.S. Army Boxing team. (2:01:29) What would you really do if you had no limitations? (2:06:18) If you want to be a millionaire, how much responsibility are you willing to handle? (2:21:07) Create a mind map of these 10 components to build your legacy. (2:25:35) Align your interests wisely. (2:28:54) Only 2 percent of people discover their legacy. (2:31:51) “Religion can either be very supportive to your dream or it can be very antagonistic.” (2:35:29) Understanding your dream helps you in job interviews. (2:43:41) Resources Zen and the Art of Making a Living: A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design by Laurence Boldt Job vs. Career vs. Vocation from Thanks to our awesome sponsors : Paleovalley BIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15 Organifi CHEK20 Wild Pastures Korrect SPIRITGYM Pique Life CHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.