Moments like that remind me of what meaningful work looks like. When someone is in flow—fully present, lit up by the topic, using skills they’ve refined over time—there’s a kind of aliveness you can’t fake.
And it’s exactly the kind of energy I want you to stay close to in your work.
Because let’s be honest: it’s easy to get pulled off track. The pressure to earn, perform, keep up, and stay relevant—especially in today’s uncertain job market—can dull your instincts. It can push you toward roles or tasks that drain you, simply because they feel more “practical.”
But here's the truth: in a market this tough, it’s hard to compete if you don’t genuinely care about what you’re doing.
Skill alone isn’t enough. You need that internal spark—that sense of connection to the work.
So, how do you find it?
Start by noticing.
What moments at work make you feel focused, curious, or just a little more alive?
What tasks absorb you?
Which topics or problems pull you in instead of pushing you away?
Track those sparks. Write them down.
Then look for patterns.
Once you start to see what lights you up, you can begin to follow the breadcrumbs.
Maybe it’s advocating for a certain kind of client. Or analyzing systems and solving puzzles. Or mentoring others. Maybe it’s working behind the scenes to make something run more smoothly.
The goal isn’t to quit your job tomorrow and chase a dream. The goal is to keep inching toward work that feels more engaging, more energizing, more you.
That spark is your compass. It takes courage to follow it.
It’s trying to point you to your next best step.
Listen to it.
Warmly,
