By David Peters ( February 13, 2025, 9:42 AM EST) -- Some soul searching was in order. I was clearly not excelling in my career, but I didn’t know why. I had the education and background to succeed, but things weren’t clicking. I knew the reason may be linked to viewing my job only as a means to an end — saving enough to retire — instead of as a vocation, an end in itself, as a meaningful part of life to be enjoyed not hurried through. In short, something to be passionate about. As I reflected upon the role I played in my dilemma, I knew I must change. I like to read and learn, so I sought answers in books. Maybe, after all, I would find something useful. I did....