You know those moments where you hit a wall and you blurt out in exasperation, "I don't think I can do this. I'm not even sure God wants me to!"
That question is more common than you think, and today we're going deep on it. I'm breaking down the difference between a skill gap and a calling gap, because those two things feel similar on the surface but they are not the same. One means you need to learn something. The other means you might need to have an honest conversation with God about your assignment.
We also talk about why struggle is not automatically a sign that you're in the wrong place, why some people are genuinely not built for entrepreneurship (and why that is not a failure), and how to tell the difference between a season that's hard and a season that's hollow.
I share some personal stories in this one, including a dinner conversation that stopped me in my tracks and a season of my own life where I had to lay something down that I really thought was from the Lord.
My goal for you in this episode is clarity. By the time you finish listening, you should have a stronger sense of whether your frustration is hiding a skill problem or a calling problem.
And to help you go even deeper on that, I put together a free audit for you. It walks you through the key areas of your business so you can pinpoint exactly where your gaps are and what to do about them.
Download the free audit in the link below and let's get you some clarity.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table
Introduction to the podcast and its purpose.
00:00:27 - Responding to Listener Questions
Discussion on the question of being called to business.
00:01:09 - Understanding Struggles in Business
Exploring the difference between being called to business and facing common struggles.
00:02:01 - The Need for Income vs. Calling
Differentiating between the necessity of income and the calling to entrepreneurship.
00:02:43 - The Dichotomy of Fulfillment
The challenge of achieving fulfillment in work and the struggles that come with it.
00:03:36 - Identifying Gaps in Your Business
Understanding skill gaps versus calling gaps in your business journey.
00:04:38 - Skill Gaps Explained
Defining skill gaps and how they affect business performance.
00:05:30 - Recognizing Calling Gaps
Understanding what a calling gap feels like and its implications.
00:06:52 - The Role of Desire in Calling
Discussing the importance of desire and fulfillment in following God's calling.
00:08:17 - The Hardship of Business Ownership
Acknowledging the challenges and pressures of being a business owner.
00:09:49 - Choosing Your Hardship
The importance of choosing the type of hardship you want in your work life.
00:10:55 - Personal Fulfillment in Work
Sharing personal experiences of fulfillment in work and the journey to get there.
00:12:08 - Creating Your Ideal Work Life
Encouragement to envision and create a fulfilling work life.
00:13:11 - The Value of Stability
Discussing the decision to seek stable income versus entrepreneurship.
00:14:04 - Understanding Your Calling
Exploring how to discern if you are called to business or not.
00:15:28 - The Pressure of Business Ownership
Discussing the unique pressures faced by business owners.
00:16:30 - Redefining Failure
Challenging the notion of failure in the context of business and personal capacity.
00:17:47 - The Difference Between Hobby and Business
Understanding the distinction between a hobby and a viable business.
00:20:50 - Finding Clarity in Your Calling
Encouragement to seek clarity on whether you are called to business.
00:21:32 - Resources for Skill Development
Offering a guide to help identify skill gaps and improve business fulfillment.
00:22:25 - Conclusion and Next Steps
Wrapping up the episode and inviting listeners to engage further.
