(💸34/40) Stop Climbing Trees If You Were Born to Swim: A Revolutionary Approach to Discovering Your True Calling

(💸34/40) Stop Climbing Trees If You Were Born to Swim: A Revolutionary Approach to Discovering Your True Calling

Author: Bob Lotich, Linda Lotich November 23, 2024 Duration: 28:12

What if everything you've been taught about success is actually holding you back from what you were created to do?

In this game-changing episode, we dive deep into why Einstein believed we've been measuring human potential all wrong—and how this massive misconception might be the very thing keeping you from discovering your true calling.

Here's what you'll learn:

  1. Why traditional markers of success (SAT scores, job titles, net worth) are often misleading indicators of your true potential

  2. The profound truth about why some people make everything look effortless (while others struggle endlessly)

  3. How one Olympic athlete's controversial decision reveals the secret to finding your purpose

  4. The surprising reason why your "weaknesses" might actually be pointing to your calling

  5. Why the baker's story from George Mueller's orphanage changes everything about how we view purpose

  6. The critical difference between chasing money and chasing your calling (and why it matters)

  7. How to identify what you were actually created to do (including 3 powerful questions you can ask yourself today)

 

Key Questions to Discover Your Calling:

  1. What comes easier to you than most?

  2. What feels like work to others but feels like fun to you?

  3. What are you wondering why most people aren't good at?

 

Resources Mentioned:

  1. Book: "Simple Money, Rich Life" by Bob and Linda Lotich Get your FREE copy (just pay shipping): https://seedtime.com/free

  2. Movie: "Chariots of Fire" - The Eric Liddell Story

  3. Book: "The Art of Work" by Jeff Goins: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Work-Proven-Discovering-Meant/dp/0718022076 

  4. Bible Verses Referenced:

    1. Jeremiah 33

    2. Colossians 3:23

    3. Psalm 139:14

  5. SeedTime Money 40-week checklist (mentioned as part of our ongoing series): https://seedtime.com/give1m

 

🎯 Action Steps:

  1. Start experimenting with new things (like Tom's guitar-making story teaches us)

  2. Ask trusted friends/family what they see as your natural gifts

  3. Look for patterns in your journey so far

  4. Begin serving where you are while preparing for where you're called to be

 

🔗 Connect With Us:

  1. Website: https://seedtime.com

  2. Instagram: https://instagram.com/seedtime

  3. Get Our Free Book: https://seedtime.com/free

Remember: You're not a second-rate creation. You were fearfully and wonderfully made for a specific purpose. If you're feeling like a fish trying to climb a tree, it's time to find your pond and start swimming.

 

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BONUS: Ever dreamt of hanging out with us for 6 weeks in your small group or church? Head to https://seedtime.com/true for details or shoot us a DM on Instagram (http://instagram.com/seedtime).

 

Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel!

 

If you haven't checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https://seedtime.com/smrl/), we think you'll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 600 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as "a money book for people who don't read money books." 

You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https://SeedTime.com/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide. 


What does it look like to manage money well when your faith is the foundation of your life? That’s the central question explored in SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich. This isn't just another financial advice show; it's a conversation about integrating biblical principles with the practical realities of budgeting, investing, and building a secure future. Bob and Linda approach finances from a unique perspective, one that challenges conventional wisdom by framing stewardship as a spiritual practice. Their discussions move beyond spreadsheets to consider how financial health directly impacts your marriage, your sense of purpose, and your ability to live generously. Each episode aims to provide actionable steps to simplify your finances, eliminate debt, and cultivate a sense of peace and control over the resources you've been given. The goal is to shift your focus from anxiety about money towards freedom, allowing you to invest your time and energy into what truly matters. If you've ever felt that typical money advice misses the heart of the matter, this podcast offers a different path-one where faith and finances are seamlessly connected. Tune in for honest conversations that blend personal experience with practical strategy, all centered on building a life of purpose and provision.
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