It may be better. But it leaves us with a lot of choice. Even if we go to an office and work eight hours a day, there is still a lot of choice in our life, if we recognize it. Deciding what to do with your work life is one of the most important decisions you can make. And, far from being stuck in a career, most of us make this decision over and over during our work life, so when that opportunity presents itself again, one should try to be really thoughtful about it.
People are good at what they like and usually like what they are good at.
It is in this context of interest, of something you really enjoy doing, that your talents are developed. Whatever those talents are, you will be happier if you make full use of them, and not just show up at work and do what's necessary to receive a paycheck. A decision which resonates within you, that connects with the person you believe yourself to be, that draws on your true talents and deep emotions, is much more likely to lead to success than a decision based merely on external factors, like the size of your office or the kind of car you'll be able to drive. Discover Your Purpose Richard Leider, a founding partner of The Inventure Group, a training firm which coaches Fortune 500 executives, believes each individual is born with a reason for being, that life is a quest to discover that purpose and introspection is a key to that discovery. To make a good life decision, you have to answer some hard questions about who are and what you want.