It was a big deal for Joe and Jane to start working together to make a combined impact. They saw that their lives were continuing to grow further and further apart and they wanted to make a change. They got on the same page and they started working together as a team to make a difference. That’s a pretty big change! So, what did it take?
First, Joe had to take a step back and get clear on what’s essential for the difference he wants to make in the world. He had been focusing his efforts on freeing girls from sex trafficking in Cambodia. When he took the time and effort to find out what was essential about his passion, it came down to freedom. Freeing girls from sex trafficking is one option for creating freedom. However, there are many ways of making people free that Joe would find gratifying. The great thing about knowing the essence of what he wants to accomplish and exploring other options is that it creates the opportunity for him to do something together with his wife, Jane.
When Jane explored what she is passionate about, she found it’s about good nutrition. That passion makes a lot of sense because she had several people in her family die prematurely from obesity-related illnesses.
There are a lot of creative ways to combine two people’s passions into one effort. Joe and Jane had been watching some nutrition-related documentaries on Netflix (Forks Over Knives, Fed Up, etc.) with their kids. They agreed that the “standard American diet” is, for many people, a trap. Many people are stuck in something like an addiction to processed food, especially sugar. So Joe and Jane decided to unite their passions for freedom and for nutrition to help people get free from that trap and to eat food that promotes health.
There are tons of options for them to do work together now that will really make a difference in the lives of other people. For example, they can host Meetup groups to support people’s dietary change, teach nutrition classes, write a blog or maybe even film a documentary on one family’s journey to escape the sugar trap. The options for what they can do together now are practically unlimited. Now Joe won’t be staying out late working on something totally different than what Jane is doing. And Jane will be able to work together with Joe to impact not only her family, but the lives of many other people as well.
The specific activities they ultimately choose will likely be based on their strengths, what they are really good at. Realistically, they will probably need to learn new skills as well, and they can learn those skills together. They will be a great support for each other. Even more, they can achieve together synergy, accomplishing more together than they would have with separate efforts combined.
We love helping people through the process of identifying their passions and strengths and finding creative ways to combine them to make a difference. In our upcoming weekend seminar, Life Impact Academy 101: Get Clear on Your Desired Impact, we will walk participants through that beautiful process. In addition, on Sunday evening, there is an add-on bonus for married couples. We will show couples how to combine their passions and get on the same page to make a difference together.
Are you ready to find the essence of your passion and combine it with your strengths to make a significant impact? Would you like to get on the same page with your spouse and make an impact together? Click here for more information and to register for Life Impact Academy 101: Get Clear on Your Desired Impact. We are so excited to see what’s the unique difference you will make in the world!
