{"id":24578,"date":"2026-04-27T14:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incredipros.com\/?p=24578"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:37:42","slug":"how-to-go-from-paycheck-to-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incredipros.com\/?p=24578","title":{"rendered":"How to Go From Paycheck to Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you feel like you\u2019re settling for a job that doesn\u2019t bring you joy? How about a job that drains <\/em>you of joy? Or maybe you love your career field but you feel like you\u2019ll never move up that ladder.\n <\/p>\n

If that\u2019s you, you\u2019re definitely not alone. Our Ramsey State of Work Study shows that 59% of American workers say the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what they value about a job or career. It\u2019s no secret that the pandemic brought a lot of those feelings out into the open\u2014and 55% of workers said they\u2019re considering changing jobs because of it.\n <\/p>\n

And the truth is, if you\u2019re working a soul-sucking job that you dread going to every day, you should<\/em> be eyeing the door. You were born to do work you love! And it\u2019s possible to find a career or promotion that brings you purpose and<\/em> a good paycheck\u2014no matter where you\u2019re starting from.\n <\/p>\n

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Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

But . . . how do <\/em>you get started on the journey to meaningful work? Bestselling author Ken Coleman walks you on a step-by-step path in his new book, From Paycheck to Purpose.<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

How to Go From Paycheck to Purpose<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m five years away from 40. My career isn\u2019t going anywhere. I\u2019ve wasted so much of my life!<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

That\u2019s how Ken Coleman remembers feeling a decade ago. He writes about his comfortable suburban life with his family in the Atlanta suburbs. He owned a little business that was doing okay, but it was just<\/em> a job. He knew he had so much to be grateful for, and yet, Ken says his lack of passion and purpose was keeping him up at night.\n <\/p>\n

So, at 35 years old, he decided to go after his dream job in broadcasting\u2014a career he knew nothing<\/em> about. Fast-forward to now: Ken has his own syndicated radio show\u2014The Ken Coleman Show<\/em>\u2014where he teaches and encourages others to find their passion and get promoted.\n <\/p>\n

As America\u2019s Career Coach, Ken isn\u2019t keeping any of his steps to career success a secret. He writes about the seven stages to finding a meaningful role in From Paycheck to Purpose<\/em>, so you\u2019ll learn step by step how to:\n <\/p>\n

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  1. Get Clear<\/strong>\u00a0on the work you were born to do and why.<\/li>\n
  2. Get Qualified<\/strong>\u00a0to do the work you were created for.<\/li>\n
  3. Get Connected<\/strong>\u00a0with the right people who can open the doors to your dream.<\/li>\n
  4. Get Started<\/strong>\u00a0by overcoming the emotions and mistakes that often hold people back.<\/li>\n
  5. Get Promoted<\/strong>\u00a0by developing winning habits and traits.<\/li>\n
  6. Get Your Dream Job<\/strong>\u00a0by doing work you love and accomplishing results that matter to you.<\/li>\n
  7. Give Yourself Away<\/strong>\u00a0by expanding the dream to make your mark on the world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you\u2019re thinking, Well, that\u2019s great for Ken, but that won\u2019t ever work for me\u2014<\/em>think again. Ken shares testimonies from other people he\u2019s helped through these same stages. This stuff really<\/em> works.\n <\/p>\n

    On the other hand, maybe you\u2019re looking at those stages and scratching your head, wondering what they even mean. Don\u2019t worry\u2014Ken takes an entire chapter (or two!) to carefully define and explain each stage, spelling out exactly<\/em> what you need to do. There may<\/em> even be a few journal prompts and writing assignments to help you get absolutely clear on what you need to do\u2014so get those pencils sharpened!\n <\/p>\n

    At the end of the day, feeling stuck in your career is a choice<\/em>\u2014and you can change it. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re 19 or 49. You were made for more, and it\u2019s time you discover how to achieve it. Get From Paycheck to Purpose<\/em> today!\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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