Finding Your Purpose

Summary

The author celebrates the publication of their first book, reflecting on their journey to becoming a full-time freelance writer and the realization of their life's purpose through writing and sales.

Abstract

The article titled "Finding Your Purpose" is a personal reflection by an author who has recently published their first nonfiction book on becoming a full-time freelance writer. The book, available on Amazon in both digital and print formats, marks the culmination of the author's journey into writing and entrepreneurship. The author wakes up to the news of the book going live and feels a sense of peace and certainty about their career choice, attributing their success to a combination of writing talent, sales experience, and an extroverted personality. Unlike many writers who may be introverted and averse to self-promotion, the author embraces the sales aspect of their profession, which has facilitated quick client acquisition and professional satisfaction. The author reflects on their lifelong inclination towards creative expression and acknowledges that their current path as a writer and business owner aligns with their early imaginative endeavors and sales experience. The article concludes with the author's aspiration to continue writing into old age and an encouragement to readers to find their purpose at the intersection of what they love and what is necessary.

Opinions

The author is confident in their writing abilities and business acumen, with no anxiety about their career choice.
They believe their sales experience is a significant advantage in their writing career, setting them apart from more introverted writers.
The author feels that writing is their true calling and that their life experiences have led them to this realization.
They view the act of creating, whether through writing or other means, as an essential part of living one's purpose.
The author values continuous work and creativity, envisioning themselves writing books and creating well into their nineties.
They encourage readers to identify their purpose by considering what they are passionate about and what is necessary for them to pursue.

What is your purpose?

Yesterday, my first book, a nonfiction book about my journey to be a full-time freelance writer, how to find clients, how to make money, and more was published on Amazon in digital and print format. The formal “launch” is next week, 8/17, but it is officially published.

I woke up to the news that it went live.

Though of course I was excited, my first thought was not one of “oh my god!” but was one of peace.

Being a writer and creating my writing business is one of the few things in life that I had no anxiety about. I got a bit nervous sometimes, sure. Even freaked out about specific steps, or stressed about how many hours I was working.

But anxiety? Nope. I know for a fact that I am a good writer. I know that I can do this, and build a successful business. Of course it is nerve-wracking sometimes, but this is what I was always meant to do. I simply took a roundabout way to get here. The scenic route.

I have finally realized how useful all my sales experience is.

People keep telling me “Most writers are more introverted and hate selling themselves, but not you…”

That’s why I get new clients quickly. Why I am happy to tell people about my work. I’m a salesperson, an extrovert who also writes. Not a writer who forces themselves to market occasionally.

Being a published book author…this was meant. From my first songs, poems, stories, and my overactive imagination. I am doing exactly what I should.

Instead of looking to retirement, I hope to be 94 years old and talking to my robot computer, still writing books, creating something from nothing.

I am living my purpose, and it only took 30 years to get here!

Your purpose lies at the crossroad of difficult and necessary.

What is it that you love? What do you do at home once your workday is over? What creative outlet finds you no matter where you go? This is your purpose. Whether that is philanthropy, music, writing, art, math, or synchronized swimming.

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