Would I do this if money was no object?

When I doubt about starting something new or continuing with my current pursuits, I find the following question useful: ‘Would I still do this if money was no object?’.

As we live in the monetary world where success is often measured by wealth, sometimes I find it challenging to see the true motivation behind my actions.

For example, my blog. It has around 6,000 monthly visitors, and over the years, it has helped me to land gigs and other opportunities. And at some point it made me believe that my blog is a content marketing tool (gosh, I cringe when I say that). At least that was a pretty reasonable conclusion given its outcome.

However, after asking myself the question ‘Would I do this if money was no object?’, I realised that it isn’t the case at all. I write not because of freakin’ content marketing, but because of the sheer joy of writing.

I love writing, and I love sharing my thoughts. Some people find it valuable, and that’s wonderful. Others don’t, and that’s fine too! Because I would still do this, even if money was no object.

Applying this question to other projects and areas of my life led to surprising results. For instance, I reconsidered my involvement in certain activities and found where my genuine passion lies. This is an ongoing process and I keep discovering my inner self, but the path is clearer now.

Try asking that question too. The insights you gain might surprise you.