Most of us want to make a positive contribution in our lives and, ironically, it is hard to find a better background than earth science for having a positive impact. Earth science teaches us more than just a discipline. Just as any language helps individuals live together, geology helps us all live with the Earth. The critical component, then, in using our earth science background to build a career, seems to come down to a passion for what we choose to do. Passion overlooks some of the shortcomings of a chosen career and increases our tolerance for whatever pain it brings with it.
Passion is a joyous compulsion.
Passion more makes a career than finds or chooses one. Passion feeds resilience and perseverance. Conversely, if you don't find Passion within or through the earth sciences, seek it elsewhere. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the express written consent of the American Geological Institute is expressly prohibited.