Beyond the Business Card: Why Your Zest for Life is Your True Superpower

Picture this: You’re at a networking event, surrounded by a sea of suits, each person armed with a stack of business cards and a rehearsed elevator pitch. The air is thick with the scent of ambition (and maybe a hint of desperation). Then, in walks someone different. They’re not just talking about Q4 projections or their latest promotion. They’re regaling the group with tales of their recent adventure learning to surf, or their hilarious attempt at making sourdough bread during lockdown. Suddenly, the energy in the room shifts. People are laughing, engaging, and actually enjoying themselves at a networking event (gasp!).

That, my friends, is the power of zest for life. And it’s time we all tapped into it. Because here’s a truth bomb for you:

Your career doesn’t define you. Your zest for life does. Cultivate it relentlessly.

Now, before you think I’m suggesting you quit your job to become a professional paddle board instructor (although, is that such a bad idea?), let me explain why cultivating your zest for life is not just good for your soul, but ironically, for your career too.

The Zest Effect: Why It Matters

1. You’re More Than Your LinkedIn Profile: