Why do you do ...?

What do you do for a living?  Or  What type of work do you do?

Either is a question usually asked when you are trying to get to know someone or meeting them for the first time. A simple question with a simple answer.   

But a question that rarely follows or is even asked at all is “Why do you do the work that you do?”  I, myself can attest to not asking Why after What.  I can’t think of a reason I have never asked.   Maybe it was the person’s actions and how they responded I automatically assumed the answer. 

Answers like:  It’s a job and the money is good;  It’s what I have my degree in;  I’m following in “__” footsteps;  It’s my family’s business;  or  It’s all I know.

But is that the only reason why they do what they do? Most likely not.  Learning not only what type of work a person does but why they do it, could be very beneficial to your personal and/or business relationship. 

1)     Their WHY’s can be very common to yours. 

2)      Their WHY gives them enthusiasm therefore providing better service.

3)      Their WHY could refer others to befriend or network with.  

4)      They could inspire you to change your WHY.

5)      The stronger the WHY can make you more successful.

I have four jobs …Mom, Writer, Title Agent, and Marketer.  Of course, I have different why's for each one, but there is one strong WHY that they all do share.

So, I ask you, "Why do you do the work that you do? Do you think we will have a similar Why?"