Do you remember why you got into the travel business? Probably because you undoubtedly have a passion for travel.  I can relate.  It’s exactly why I began in the travel business.   I love to explore, see new places, take the path less traveled, and I wanted to share this with others.

But can you honestly say you love your job?  Have you found bliss in your career? The truth of the matter is, you can – it IS possible.  Even better, when you find your bliss in your career by connecting with your true calling, you become a client magnet and the money follows.  So, that is another way of looking at it….are you content with your existing client list and the income in your business?  If not, then it’s time to dig deeper.

Yes, you have a passion for travel – we have established that. But what about your purpose, your calling in life?  You are here for a reason and when you connect with that, you will feel your bliss.  Perhaps you have felt glimpses of it, but just not on a consistent basis.

I believe that one of your purposes is to inspire others to travel – whether it be through your great ideas, the ability to critique a cruise ship, your thorough and thoughtful planning or your ability to connect with people in a way that they trust you with their vacation dollars.  No matter what, there is a reason for your passion for travel, beyond just wanting to go on vacation after vacation to explore.  You see, travel is a hugely important part of our lives.  In fact, I think we under-emphasize the importance of travel in our society.  So much happens to us when we travel.  We unplug from the chaos and distractions of life, we meet new people, we eat different food, we learn about new cultures, we discover new shades of beauty.  Mark Twain valued the importance of traveling when he stated “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

As a travel agent, you play a huge role in this.  Have you ever considered how big and important your job is? You are here to change lives.  Your individual life purpose will be more detailed than this, but it’s a great place to start.  If you are having trouble identifying your life calling, I recommend that you turn your passion for exploration inward.  Begin a self exploration of who you are.  What are your natural gifts and talents?  What can you do easily and willingly?  What activity or activities take you away?

Once you are able to connect with your purpose, you will become much more passionate about what you do, AND you become a traveler magnet.