Little Happier: When Your Life's Work Chooses You: The Beauty and Burden of a Calling

Little Happier: When Your Life's Work Chooses You: The Beauty and Burden of a Calling

From circus performers to doctors to writers to social workers, we can experience a "call"—an irresistible pull toward certain work that can feel both like a gift and a burden. While a calling provides clarity and fulfillment, it can also leave little room for choice, demanding sacrifice and persistence regardless of success.

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