“If a man loves the labour of his trade, apart from any question of success or fame, the gods have called him.” -Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist, essayist, and poet (13 Nov 1850-1894)

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Individuals deeply devoted to their professions without consideration for recognition or achievement have found their calling. We should all be this lucky in life. Intrinsic motivation and personal satisfaction should be found in one’s work. It is the existential responsibility toward oneself. True value is created with each effort, and significance is found. This is how we make our sense of agency and find purpose in our lives.

Living life with purpose and significance taps into the intrinsic motivation needed to gain a more meaningful and gratifying existence. Markers of success are just that—markers, nothing more. We must honor our individuality and transcend society’s boundaries. Everyone needs to work and have an income, but why not enjoy this as we do? This places the right attitude in our hearts, which becomes gratitude for what God has given us.