Reality Check and make a living. Although this possibility is attainable for people who are willing to stretch for it, in reality, nearly 80% of the American workforce is not inspired by their work, but many would like to be.

Decisions are usually based on values. The "play life safe" value system is a legacy from the past that is still guiding career choices today. If you think about it, this is the easy way out. Many people settle for a job that's not perfect and their friends and family praise them for doing the smart, practical thing. When work is viewed mainly as means to pay the bills, a decent, well-paying job seems like an honorable thing to do. But, does this mentality let you off the hook from having to decide on what you really want?

The inconsistency between traditional work values and the abundance of choice in today's work world has turned the whole game on it's head. People are beginning to consider a more fulfilling career as attainable. Why stay stuck in a job you don't enjoy, for the next 30 or more years, when you don't have to?

In my practice, professionals are coming out of all the major professions; doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, and business executives—they want a career to look forward to, and are considering whole new career paths. Many are rethinking their values and views about success and happiness and are eager to get things moving in a new direction. Expectations have shifted from having more comfort and security to being engaged and vital. Making a career switch to "do what you are" has become the cool thing to do.