Elizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation | Acumen Academy

[@josh_6293]

This is a message I feel like every Millennial (and probably all generations to some degree) needs to hear, myself included. I've put so much pressure on myself to "find the career", yet I'm starting to realize I love the freedom of having a low-stress job, so I can play with and pursue my hobbies and vocation on the side. It's tough to not compare myself with my peers who are in really prestigious positions in their companies. But I have to remember my path is not their path and vice versa. Thank you, Liz. I so badly needed to hear this.

[@alo.diaries]

You have written the words exactly my heart wants to. Thank you for voicing our thoughts! :)

[@theflittingbutterfly]

And I have put and still putting a lot of pressure on myself to find my calling but not finding it. Well what is the low stress job you are doing?? And what are low stress jobs out there??

[@RestaUM_livros]

Thank you for this commentary. I feel the same way.

[@Cascadia2011]

@Josh - I love what you said!!! It’s exactly how I feel😄 thank you

[@Elenamiaka]

I think we are in the same boat here..Godbless to Us 😊

[@KoreanwithMissVicky]

The way she explains moved me to tears omg she gives advice in such a graceful and creative way! Also, her voice is so soothing. This is the best "career" advice ever, and this is why I love Liz and all of her work that come from her fascinating vocation. ♡ Stay blessed, Liz!

[@marietteferreira5630]

She read the audiobook for Eat Pray Love - such an easy voice to listen to.

[@superblessed8186]

Check out Marie Forleo interviewing her is a very nice interview.

[@hyunwoongchoi4923]

Hey Vicky! I don't know you but your videos are very moving and inspiring in a way you may not notice, too!

[@gabriellalopez6537]

Yes to all of this. Her and Cheryl Strayed have writing styles that really grab me. In my writing, I try to emulate that.

[@TheNiceZombie]

Yeah, I started tearing up aw well :. < This was exacly what I needed to hear

[@elrincondesocrates8303]

A couple of years ago my girlfriend invited me to watch this video, and it made so much sense that I got a job and eventually started writing my first book, which last year I published; now planning to write my second one. this video helped me so much, because it comes from a person with the right experience; advice that I could not take from my enviroment, and that I could not figure out on my own (I'm good at writing, not so much at oher things XD) Thank you, thank you! God bless. PS: excuse me for my English, not my mother toungue.

[@williamkuroki7683]

Beautiful in theory. In practice, it is necessary to spend so much time at work that at the end of the day we are too tired to devote to any vocation. We only live on weekends and holidays, because that's when we have time to dedicate to our vocation.

[@natalyagennadi4753]

I came to say this. While I was working my survival jobs, my better off peers advanced. Perpetually exhausted and burnt out for years, I made it to the point where my art is my job. I would not recommend it to anyone.

[@andrewcjk]

I feel it’s because of the amount of Debt people now carry. We were fooled into thinking we need careers right away when we turn 18, so an entire generation took out gigantic lifelong loans. These loans require subservience to whatever career that was decided at 18 years old. If I could go back in time and tell my young self anything, it would be that universities are for careers only, and to take out the loans if I am sure about this career the rest of my life.

[@bvmokaya]

@@natalyagennadi4753I used to be a writer then quit. I had more money but I didn’t enjoy that life. My priority is a comfortable life, not more money. My comfort comes from writing every day. I can go hungry for a day, but I cannot go without writing for a day.

[@bloomerella]

@@natalyagennadi4753 why

[@agatasway]

WOW! This video has completely changed my perspective! „I don’t need to love my job!” It’s an eye-opener!

[@luisalapertosa]

same here!!!

[@kathyhenry2362]

They should play this to grade 9 students. I needed to hear this.

[@luisalapertosa]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@dianecrystal5430]

Such a positive minded Elizabeth Gilbert 😂 I respect you!!! ❤❤❤

[@Barrrt]

OK I gotta share. I'm crying at the vocation part. I haven't even finished the video yet. But this video ties into so many things I've been 'on to' recently. It started with Derek Sivers advice that the happiest people he knew did their creativity outside of their jobs so they didn't have to compromise on their creativity. This opened my eyes again to that concept. Now after years as a struggling creative I'm working on getting a job and it feels great. It finally feels solid. It will give me back autonomy outside of my job, whereas I'm always drowning in my creative entrepeneurship at the moment. And now Liz is putting it so beautifully into words. Follow your vocation. I've been so busy with creative entrepeneurship that I can't get to it. I'm doing awesome creative stuff but NOT my vocation yet. Listening to that is scary, and it doesn't have a straight line to profitability and so I fill my days with making other people happy with my art but it takes up all of my space and leaves none for listening to that voice that tells me to go to the scary place where I'm needed most. The one thing only I can do. Thanks Liz.

[@animalgirl375]

I love this. ❤️ Can I ask where you saw David Sivers talking about happy people keeping their creative pursuits out of their jobs? I'd really like to check that out, as well.

[@Barrrt]

@@animalgirl375 thank you for your comment. I think it was an essay or blogpost on his site. If you've tried looking there and can't find it let me know and I'll do some digging to see where I found it. Warm regards

[@animalgirl375]

@@Barrrt Alright, that's great to know - I'll definitely look for it soon. Thank you for sharing your experience! It really helps when others are going through a similar situation.

[@wowk7140]

I hear you. I also found “the only thing I can do.” And I'm prepared to do that for the rest of my life. Whether it pays or not. It's the only thing I can actually do.

[@Barrrt]

@@wowk7140 Amazing. Great to hear. Inspiring to read back my own words and yours. Curious about your journey. Good luck and may we build bridges of faith to cross over the ravines of imagined practical challenges

[@bastiena.5572]

Making a career as an artist is almost impossible. 4 words to differentiate: 1. Hobbie 2. Job 3. Carreer 4. Vocation 1. You do it for pleasure. You do it to prove you're not a robot. Stake is 0. You don't have to make money out of it. You don't have to be famous for it etc. Do it anytime for fun. 2. Job. You have to have a job. That's the only one you really need. You need to pay your bills, we live in a materialistic world. Hardly anybody are only an artist, most of them had a job. You don't have to love it, do it for the money. But don't let it kill you. Your life can be outside your job. 3. Career. You don't have to have a career. A career is a job you love. You're putting your life into it. If you don't like your career. Quit and get a job. 4. Vocation. It is a calling. It's the voice of the universe. Nobody can give it to you but nobody can take it for you.

[@ahmadqodirov7899]

I have been searching for the 'right' job and 'right career' and all that passion thing in my life for years, and I still have not figured out what my passion and career would look like, I have a job, vocation and bunch of hobbies, but not a career or not a clear passion. I am relived to hear this from you Elizabeth, you are true wonderful human being, every time I hear your talks on the net, I relax as your voice is so soothing. Thanks to this talk, I hope I will no longer stress myself thinking of when I will start my career like others and sacrifice myself for something I don't love much. Much love from Central Asia

[@Coastpsych_fi99]

This is super cool! May I ask what your vocation is?

[@mistermattbrat1]

Powerful. I wish someone had talked to me like this when I was 18. And again when I was 28... 38... 48...

[@friendlyfiresyeah]

Her laughter is so contagious and somehow makes me feel so comfortable! :)

[@Annoeire]

Flippin eck...it was like she was talking directly to me..possibly the most useful video.ever

[@msj5415]

Elizabeth Gilbert wins youtube for me, she’s an incredible speaker and so inspiring

[@zephyrkhambatta]

I think this woman might have saved my life. ❤

[@wanderlustnora]

This video was so helpful, I have been struggling since I finished high school (7 years ago now) to find the “right career” and I didn’t graduate from college so I felt miserable about having just normal jobs (I’ve done a lot of them). I also have problems with just enjoying hobbies because everytime I find something I’m good at and that I like, I think that I should monetize it. But this video explains everything very clearly, so thank you so much. Her voice is so calming too!

[@damilolabalogun2598]

I'm literally in tears watching this. Thank you sooo much Elizabeth . I LOVE YOU

[@JaymeeKay]

This is the best advice I've ever heard!❤❤❤

[@zephyrkhambatta]

Just teared up at 6:36. I keep coming back to this video.

[@bvmokaya]

I searched “what is a vocation snd a career?” then scrolled 2 videos down for this. And I am so happy I skipped the other two videos because this is some of the best tidbits I ever heard in my life

[@bacalla1a]

Thank You....for waking me up! I quit my job/career of 15 years several,years ago and since have made excuses that I am too old to start a new career. I can admit that I was basking in my own “pity party”-May I say that you are damn good at what you do because I can stop making excuses, get a “job” and follow my vocation!

[@preethanambiar1]

Idk why but for some reason I realised tears rolling down my cheeks towards the end of ur video...especially when u took the name of family..I'm really glad I could listen to you...Thank you...it means a lot becoz no one has ever spoken to me about these matters with a smile on their faces... thanks again ❤️

[@ingridkneer8246]

A fun listen, but surely not a blueprint for every life... I. E. people sometimes suffering fatigue as a result of m. s. thoroughly enjoying the vocational experience of writing but seeing the rest belonging to a past full of overwhelming exterior demands. Energy is just not endless and self care and nurturing at the top of the list. And a pre-requisite for a response to the calling.

[@coloricanking]

The beautiful thing about this and the biggest take away is that any pursuit can be any of these 4 things. It's up to us as individuals to decide what WE want out of these activities and pursuits

[@stephaniegittos2552]

That was the most helpful talk, so fresh, so meaningful: thank you Elisabeth.

[@BritishIndiaHeritageTour]

Many of us, I am sure, might have felt that Elizabeth was talking to them personally. Thank you, I always struggled with the job part and keep the writing going. Your advise means a world to me. Thank you.

[@mqumail9903]

Is there any love button to press? ❤

[@rafaelgomez1989]

This is a MASTER CLASS ❤❤❤ on how to clear my mind on the CREATIVE journey and calling ...thank you Elizabeth !!!!

[@LiYinNg]

This msg is really inspiring. It gives a different perspective towards life and the pursuits we have

[@saffanahazkaadie3936]

I have been stressing a lot about distinguishing those 4 words and she have probably lifted that big burden. I am in tears. Thank you so much

[@GetAtlasMedia]

Elizabeth Gilbert provides a beautiful and inclusive approach on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation. And I'm happy to have seen her thoughtful and experienced encouragement.

[@helenheggadon6324]

Yaaay! I have a job, I thought I should have a career. I don’t. So I’m in the perfect place. The rest of my life is mine and I control what I do with it. 😍

[@m47h4r]

oh my god! This video is one of those AHA moments for me! Absolutely amazing! THANK YOU

[@613fridays]

Thank you for giving (us) permission to do the thing we all knew we could do but needed to hear it first

[@elzaPriEe]

A much-needed message that dropped down on me when at the best timing ever. Thank you!

[@luisaka5146]

Thank you so much Liz. You spoke right to my heart. I have no idea how I got to this video but it was exactly the input I needed to receive. Thank you, you're truely awesome and I admire you so much. Wish you all the best this world has to offer. Greetings from Germany.

[@angelnguyen6412]

Luisa Luna same!

[@Barrrt]

Same! For me it confirms this road I've been on and pffff it feels profound.

[@philipharvey1994]

Agreed completely! Read Eat Pray Love changed my life forever and I didn’t expected that. Liz is a blessed human being, and I wish the best of the universe to her!

[@arcubal]

I get the focus of each: hobby (pastime) , job (money), career (sacrifice), vocation (passion). I even get that there is a progression of commitment from hobby to vocation and job to career in that the first (hobby and job) is mostly a consumption of activities, whereas the last (vocation and career) is a production of new activities, born from the investment and mastery of the first. *What I struggle with is the balance between hobby/vocation and job/career especially when they overlap* I am a creative storyteller in that my job is a graphic designer, with a career in design (UX, graphic, web, visual, etc.) yet my drive/fire/passion to tell visual stories could be considered my vocation. No one can take that away. My hobbies involve films, books, games and all of them from a perspective of visual storytelling. And they are hobbies because I consume them but I really love creating them. Yet, my job/career is to create graphics for technical documents, development toolkits and NGO efforts to improve global health. When the lines blur between hobby, job, career, and vocation - how do you know where and when to spend your energy on?

[@Barrrt]

I think Liz is pretty clear on that: your vocation is the most important thing, but you can't spend time on it without an income - which means a job or a career. So if your job/career supports your vocation then it's fine. If it's so time/thought/life consuming it gets in the way, then it might be a problem. All of this stuff is pretty darn complicated because you are in a massive grey area. But if you consistently CANNOT work on your true vocation then something is wrong. If you consistently CAN work on your vocation then it's great. I do think a career like you have will nurture you as a human which might give you energy and a decent salary to persue your vocation. But if you are dead tired after a 40 hr workweek and nothing comes of your vocation THEN I'd say get a job instead of a career so you can use all of your creative juice for the projects that matter most to you. This is double scary: 1) Leaving a career and 2) Doing your vocation can be really scary in itself. So I think it's about honesty. And it all comes down to spending time on your vocation and building the rest around that.

[@sarahphillips8884]

Thank u for reducing my stress! I have a job snd it's ok!

[@astridsalazarsiry5085]

I totally love it. It totally makes sense yet I havent see it in that way by myself. Thank you for sharing it and help me to put my ideas in order. The fact that I dont need to love my job, that my vocation will never ends, even is my career could be, and that the hobbies are just mine and I dont need to be good at them.. it's such a RELIEF!

[@PlusAcumen]

You are so welcome!

[@michellecordero4536]

I could easily sleep listening to her voice. So calming

[@KatieKamala]

She’s such an inspiration, love her.

[@hinde_ahoui]

It is such an inspiring talk.Short and extremely powerful. I wish all the new generations and the generations in mid-life crisis could watch this video.

[@billiblue]

it is a validating speech :) i needed that. Just adding that a lot of job leaves you tired AF, and often not able to even buy materials for your art.

[@andymarsal]

came here to learn the meaning of the word vocation..left with much more actually, thank you :)

[@1421anoop]

Hobbies are pursued for personal enjoyment, jobs provide income, careers are long-term pursuits, and vocations are callings or deeply meaningful pursuits.

[@voyance4elle]

This is perfect!! I don't even have to think about the vocabulary because it's already very clear to me, but it's wonderful to have it expressed in your on-point-manner 🙏☺️

[@brennanb1127]

Came off as preachy/condescending at first, but glad I watched the whole thing. Great advice and like the way she explained the differences coherently.

[@miagraceespiritu8511]

Awesome! Very well explained 😇😇😇😇 Thank you Elizabeth Gilbert 😍😍😍😍😍😍 I have a job which I love to keep for a while. I have hobby of reading, enjoying things about life. I still don't have a career that I know at God's perfect time and I have a vocation in my heart to help others to see the best things on them. 😆😉😅😉😄😉😄😁😄😂😅😂

[@RedboxStudio10]

This a brilliant way to explain this unease and restlessness that most people feel these days. Thank you for making it clear. You made it perfectly understandable that there is a difference between hobbies, jobs, careers and vocation.

[@phbianchi1]

Really a life lesson that I was needing to hear. Not enough words to thank you for sharing that great wisdom!

[@joegiunta6148]

This is very enlightening. You are spot on. Thanks for sharing this information. It is most helpful. God bless.

[@realradiant1r69]

Elizabeth Gilbert is my spirit guide incarnate.

[@nicholasfudge523]

Valuable distinctions that all high school students would gain value from understanding (as well as any adults who are struggling with their self worth)....

[@writebrobp]

So awesome, wish I'd heard this years ago. But I think we'll all agree, it's never too late! Thank you Elizabeth Gilbert!!

[@_creative_conversations_]

Always taking it to the next level Liz! Thanks for putting out the call to step up at the end. The clear explanation of these four concepts is so helpful for me to reflect on as I decide on my next moves. I know what my vocation is. Whenever I get quiet or when someone else says they have the same one and would do it above all else, a clear response comes up for me - yes! I've recently come to a new resolution that if I work on the vocation without any external success that's ok. If I give up some other things that I wasn't sure I wanted to then I'm willing to do it. If I give up the expectation that I have to be talented or the best at it and instead remember what matters is the love of doing it and staying true to intuition in what to create, it is still worth it. It is still not really any option for me to do the vocation or not. When left to my own devices, I'm always drawn back to doing it! What I still need to sort out though is whether I keep doing this work that calls to be career. In a way it feels like a gift that I can make a lot more money and have natural skills to implement this kind of work. I want to do it as just a job but it is draining and rewarding in equal measure. It requires a bit more of you than a job where you can just walk out the door with your money at the end of the day. Or else I could down grade back to a job. Also Istill need to consider which parts are hobbies and which part is vocation. Because we know that what you learn in all three of the others can contribute to the product when you're practicing your vocation. I follow my curiosity in my hobbies but that can eat into the time I spend on the vocation.

[@carloseduardograterolrosal72]

My way of seeing life have changed forever omg

[@SherrieMaricleMusic]

I believe you can make a wonderful living following your "vocation" or as I see it...dream, passion, fire and heart's desire.

[@tommoyse4156]

You really unpicked this for me. It's something I've thought about over many years. Thank you for your insight Elizabeth 🙏

[@elbanti]

Wow. The things you needed to know decades ago. Thank you. Never too late… 🙏❤️

[@stephenfindlaythedancingba8515]

I love this. She has such clarity when she speaks.Out of necessity, I've lived like this, ever since I was a teenager, and this is such good advice. I've had a career in the arts for years now, which also meant, I've worked in a bookstore, several bars and restaurants, at the COC in Toronto, and now an Oyster Bar in Lunenburg Nova Scotia. I do all this, while I keep working in the arts, sustaining a creative life. My new youtube channel, is evidence of this also. I've now watched this video four times. Bravo!

[@maureencrispin307]

Thank you from my heart to yours- I felt the words you spoke were for me to receive and to apply- I love to write- especially with regard to what helped me most when my fiance died. Instead of asking God's 'why' i began to thank Him for the season of time we shared together and for the memories which are kept in my heart.

[@sorayahamani581]

Her words are going straight to where they should go as usual,

[@adelojda9453]

Yes! Thank you! I come back here ♡

[@PlusAcumen]

Welcome!!

[@mlicudineful]

Wow! this is one of the best video worth watching!

[@spiritueli8210]

Omg ... So much Sense, coming from within her, I Love it

[@markcunningham3891]

Such great wisdom here that many many people miss the point on. Really great reminders for all of us.

[@joan3891]

Oh Liz, I love you so much. I'm keeping this and sharing with those I love. Xo

[@billiebillie678]

This was excellent! Didn't expect anything less than high-quality wisdom from Liz!

[@JMKayneonJMTV]

I just realized, I have all these 4 and she has cleared the way for me to recognize each of them! :) Thanks EG!

[@kenyagoodson1990]

I never looked at vocation as your calling. This was such a great video.

[@mollypinto4666]

Love you. Absolutely important facts. Well presented 😘💞Thank you 💓

[@sameernaik7797]

This video just made all the sense about me in this life. I was so confused about all these things, now its all clear. Thank You Elizabeth :)

[@komalnirmal8484]

I really want this today, this video has cleared my thoughts!

[@anantsaini]

Why this video has so few Views. It deserves to be heard by all mankind.

[@Edenb24_]

She such a inspiration and she looks amazing for 50 oh my gosh

[@Manohikari]

Thankful for this message. 🙏🏻

[@166zara]

this was definitely a message from the universe

[@shreerocks100]

Thanks Elizabeth for the insight. It is moving and has shattered my mirror of laziness. Appreciate your time!

[@Nate1975]

Fabulous Liz, as always, clear, concise and wonderful.

[@clubtransforma]

Thank you for this wonderful message.

[@PrerakArya]

I have no clue who you are or why youtube suggested this but thank you for clearing my mind about things... :)

[@modusponens1094]

Clarity of thought has a distinct power of its own.

[@sapi966]

1. You don't have to be good at your hobbies or even have one. But they're nice to have and make life enjoyable. 2. Out of all four, you NEED jobs! You don't necessarily have to like your job. However, you do it in exchange for money to pay your bills in the material world. 3. Career is something you are passionate about. It is the kind of job you're willing to sacrifice for as you believe in its mission. If you hate your current career, you're should quit and go find a job in the meantime. 4. Vocation is a calling. It is something you just feel like you were meant for. The closer you get to making your vocation into your career, the happier you will be in life.

[@VeronicaGorositoMusic]

That's right. I know those 4 points. The 4 makes you feel dead if you can't realize it.

[@friendlyfiresyeah]

I needed to hear this so much. Thank you!

[@Eman-le6to]

Thank you so much for this golden piece of advice... Actually I was struggling with the concept of passion for a long time... I wanted to quit medical school because I didn't feel passioned about《everyday 》but, in the same time I didn't know what to do because I was interested in so many things... Thanks to your amazing video I got the answer I was desperately looking for..😊❤

[@PlusAcumen]

We're so glad to hear it!

[@abmeira01]

Uau! que explicação fenomenal. Se isso fosse explicado para todos ninguém ficaria tão perdido no que fazer da vida.

[@kellymeehan2783]

So inspirational!!!! Thank you Liz. Such a relevant breakdown.

[@jiseonhwang6644]

Another inspiring video from you. Thank you sooooo much❤

[@MundoMiyabi]

Goosebumps again!! Gosh, Liz. Thank you!

[@ubirov2928]

Thank you for bringing clarity to the topic

[@roshanhegde]

Life changing insight and the laugh is priceless 😂 sounds like Jeff Bezos a little bit

[@asideclaro]

You don't have to have a hobby, but it is good to have it. Because if you engrain in a job routine, when you retire what is there to give you stability and sense of continuum if not a hobby (sometimes a job too, in the case of artists). Family and friends too, of course.

[@anungkachui639]

I love this. I wish more people understand this.

[@tanvisanotra6285]

Once in my life I want to meet her. 😭😭

[@LPBineli]

Tks Elizabeth ❤

[@joycea3290]

I am 35 years old and I can not figure out job.

[@gwenbaby6293]

This really speaks to my heart and soul, thank you. I really needed to listen to this because I've been lost I'm the dark until this spoke to me.

[@KoreanwithMissVicky]

Me as well! :)

[@storiesbynaima]

What an amazing woman

[@a7xfanben]

Thanks for this video!