By Joe Wilner

It’s more possible than ever to do what you love for a living.

People no longer need to assume that work must be tedious, boring, and distinct from their passions. The upcoming generation is full of people who want a career that offers meaning, flexibility, and personal growth. They want to find a vocation and real connection to how they spend their time, not just simply working for a paycheck.

In his book Drive, Daniel Pink explains self-determination theory, which proposes that people have three basic needs that motivate them related to intrinsic growth; and these are competence, autonomy, and relatedness. This theory holds that all of us have the capacity and need for growth and fulfillment. People seek out what they feel good... More...