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Zack Ballinger - Discover Your Passion and Purpose

Author
Dr. Ron Kaiser
Published
Tue 02 Jun 2020
Episode Link
https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/

Most of us are taught from a young age to pursue a profitable career. This choice often comes to the detriment of following our passions, and it’s really hard to practice being happy in a job we don’t love.


Getting motivated and focused on chasing your dreams and purpose – even though they might change with time – is really the key to a balanced life. We only have a limited time on this earth and it matters how we spend it. Dedicating eight hours per day to something we don’t enjoy doing drains our energy and actually shortens our lifespan.


My guest, Zack, knows all about doing what you’re passionate about, although that was not always the case. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance for children and teenagers of having career advisors early on that can steer them to the path they want to truly follow. He also talks about accepting that our passions may change and we should embrace and follow the new ones with more resiliency.


Zack Ballinger is a motivational speaker, author, and career consultant. He speaks on topics including career development, job interviewing, overcoming obstacles, as well as dealing with leadership and sales. For 14 years, Zack has helped schools, colleges, nonprofit organizations, and companies, reach their true potential and discover their purpose and passion. He’s spoken to thousands of students and professionals at conferences, seminars, and training events, and he’s also been featured in several key media outlets.


He is a dynamic speaker who can relate to anyone, from students to working professionals needing a boost of energy. From the stage, Zack brings a passion that is contagious, an energy that is undeniable and innovative ideas that work in today’s new complex world. I’m sure you’ll agree with me after listening to Episode 39 of Rejuvenaging, that he brings all those characteristics in the online space, too - so join in, to learn that passion is to be pursued until the day we leave this earth.


Questions I ask:

  • Can you tell us a little bit about your journey to being a motivational speaker, leader, author, and everything that you do? (03:45)
  • Do you find what you're doing isn't stressing you out? (08:54)
  • What do you do in terms of self-care? (10:34)
  • How do you inspire people to really do something that's going to pay off a whole lot better for them? (14:28)
  • Can you just give us a short course on “The Hot Seat”? (25:48)


In this episode, you will learn:

  • How Zach was able to manage his life so much better, due to his hearing disability. (12:56)
  • Two life analogies that stress the importance of being thoughtful of your time spent on this earth. (16:28)
  • The importance of adding career development courses at the high school level. (18:34)
  • Some examples that show it’s never too late to pursue your passions, regardless of your age. (21:11)
  • Changing your passions throughout life is natural and normal, especially in this day and age. (28:36)


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