Are You Living for Mondays or Just Surviving Them?

Do you truly love what you do for a living?

It’s a fact that only a small percentage of people enjoy what they do for a living. In my roles as teacher, mentor and trainer spanning a period of over 45 years, I can personally endorse this point due to the many conversations I’ve had with people from all walks of life. But don’t just take my word for it. This has been proven in Gallup polls showing that 77% of people are either not engaged (quiet quitting) or actively disengaged (openly unhappy) in their work.

I find that so sad!

Why Passion at Work Matters

Let’s be honest… If you don’t enjoy your job, how can you expect to feel any passion or long-term fulfillment in your life? It’s a question that cuts deep to the soul.

Consider an accountant or lawyer who secretly dreams of being a musician, actor, or artist. In my many years as a drum teacher I personally have known such individuals. They stay in their careers not out of love, but for one powerful reason: money. The paycheck provides security and grants them ‘freedom’ to explore their passions on the side, but usually only as a hobby, not a calling.

Unfortunately, for most people that’s where the dream ends.

The Career Breakthrough That Few Make

Yes, there are exceptions. I’ve witnessed a small but determined group of people take the leap into doing what they truly love. However, the decision to pivot careers is deeply personal and influenced by many factors which could be financial pressure, fear of failure or family expectations. But at its core, it starts with…

One Simple Truth

Whether you’re a high school graduate unsure of your path, a mid-career professional facing burnout, or someone simply craving more meaning in their work, this one question can bring instant clarity:

“How would you feel waking up every morning and going to work, doing that job day in and day out? Does the thought excite you, or fill you with dread?”

It’s that simple.

So What Would You Choose?

As the legendary George Burns once said: “Fall in love with what you’re going to do for a living.”

If the above has struck a chord within you, then what job or line of work would make you fall in love with Mondays again?

Bada Bing!

Adapted from the book ‘Rock Your Performance’ (formerly Creating Performance Excellence) by Georg Voros.

Georg Voros is a Performance Consultant with 45+ years of top-level experience and author of two books on performance. He delivers high-impact workshops on productivity and flow, and offers tailored mentoring packages to support personal growth and achievement. Learn more at www.vorosperformance.co.uk