Episode 186: Success On Your Own Terms Pt. 3

On this episode of The Corelink Solution, host James Rosseau Sr. continues the powerful series Success on Your Own Terms, guiding listeners through part three of this transformational journey. Building on earlier discussions about establishing a baseline and charting a course for the future, this episode zeroes in on a central question: How do you uncover and live out your passion and purpose?

Why Passion and Purpose Matter

Rosseau begins with a striking statistic: only 31% of U.S. workers were engaged in their jobs last year. Even more telling, that number can increase two to three times when people work in alignment with what they truly love. The key takeaway? When passion and purpose drive your daily work, disengagement disappears, and life takes on deeper meaning.

Unfortunately, many people find themselves in the opposite situation, falling into what Rosseau describes as “quiet quitting”—showing up physically but checking out mentally. He challenges listeners to reflect honestly: are you connected to your work, or are you simply going through the motions? The cure, he emphasizes, is not a new title or a bigger paycheck, but aligning with the very things God designed you to do.

Designed With Intention

Rosseau paints a vivid picture: a hammer is built to drive nails, not to screw in bolts. Likewise, each of us was designed with unique gifts, talents, and natural inclinations meant for specific purposes. Trying to live outside of that design leads to frustration, disconnection, and even burnout. But when you merge who you are spiritually with who you are professionally—when you allow your “whole self” to show up—you step into a flow where life feels meaningful and sustainable.

Remembering the Early Signs

One of the most practical tools Rosseau offers is a series of questions designed to help people rediscover their passion and purpose. He asks listeners to think back to when they were around twelve years old—before outside pressures about money and career shaped their thinking.

• What did you naturally love to do at that age?
• What did others say you were gifted at?
• What activities caused you to lose track of time?
• Who did you admire—and conversely, who did you strongly dislike—and why?

These early indicators often hold the key to uncovering what we’re truly meant to do.

The \$20 Million Question

Rosseau then raises a scenario that cuts through financial distractions: what if you won a fortune of \$20 million? After buying everything you’ve ever wanted and taking every trip you’ve ever dreamed of, what would you choose to do with your time? The answer to that question often reveals a calling that has nothing to do with necessity and everything to do with purpose.

He adds a second scenario: if you only had two days left to live, and on the second day you could do anything at all, how would you spend it? This exercise helps clarify what truly matters when the noise of obligations and external expectations is stripped away.

An Invitation to Reflect

Throughout the episode, Rosseau emphasizes that finding passion and purpose is not an indulgence—it is the foundation for a fulfilling life. He urges listeners not to rush through these questions but to take time, reflect, and even write down their answers. Over time, patterns and themes will emerge that point the way toward a purpose-driven life.

To help guide this process, he invites listeners to use the interactive online guide at holyculture.net/journey or thecorelinksolution.com/journey, designed to accompany this series step by step.

Final Thoughts

Success on Your Own Terms Part 3 is more than just an episode—it’s a roadmap for anyone feeling disconnected from their work or uncertain about their future. By taking time to reflect on childhood passions, natural talents, and deeper motivations, listeners can begin to identify the design God placed within them.

Rosseau closes with encouragement to remain informed, empowered, and accountable, reminding listeners that success is not about fitting into someone else’s definition—it’s about living out the one you were created for.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Introduction: Why engagement at work matters 1:40 – The reality of “quiet quitting” 3:25 – Passion and purpose: not a luxury, but design 5:05 – Integrating spiritual life and work life 7:00 – Seven million minutes: making them count 8:15 – Reflection questions: revisiting age 12 passions 10:30 – Identifying natural gifts and talents 12:00 – The $20 million scenario: what would you do? 13:50 – Two days left to live: clarifying what matters most 15:20 – Encouragement to take time and reflect 16:30 – Interactive guide and closing thoughts