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FINANCE
BRIDGING YOUR PASSION AND PURPOSE
WITH YOUR MONEY
by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® might not earn as much as you could in other
Financial Advisor professions, but it is possible to make money
from virtually anything – from farming to
M any factors can influence your overall level of contentment music to travel and beyond. If you are able to
and happiness. For some people, financial success is of form valuable connections, you may find you
utmost importance; for others, doing what you love is can take your passion to a higher level. At that
more significant. However, bridging your passion and point, you could earn a considerable amount of
purpose with your money can lead you to even greater happiness. money doing what you love.
BUILDING THE BRIDGE • Capitalize on online resources. The
Internet provides you a wealth of tools and
While uniting your passion and purpose with your finances is a resources you can leverage. Consider using
challenge, establishing this connection can have a profoundly positive social media to interact with others who share your passion and
impact on your life. Understanding these five key concepts will guide purpose, or even set up a blog to generate interest and awareness for
you down the path to self-fulfillment. your endeavors.
• Realize that you are more than your possessions. It’s easy to get Your passion and purpose will serve as the driving forces throughout
sidetracked by only considering the ‘stuff ’you have. Instead of thinking your life. Bridging these positive forces with your money can be
about your life in terms of money (i.e. “I need to earn this amount so instrumental in leading you towards happiness and self-fulfillment.The
I can buy this item”), try to step back and look at the bigger picture: above tips are vital for anyone who aspires to create a better future for
What’s really important to you? There’s nothing wrong with buying yourself and your family.
that big-ticket item, but make an effort to focus your energy on your
passion and purpose. Mastering your finances is a crucial step in your journey towards
self-fulfillment.The Ciccarelli Advisory Services family of advisors can
• Identify your true passion and purpose. Your life purpose is your help achieve your goals and desires.
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• Pursue your passion as a source of income. In many situations,
you can make a comfortable living by engaging in your passion. You
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