Are you ready to bring your 'A'-game?

Nuri Dimler
Feb 6
2 min read

Everyone says, "Bring your A-game," but what if your A-game was your actual career—your passion turned into purpose? What if the energy you pour into your hobbies, side projects, and dreams became the work that sustains you? Too often, we separate what we love from what we do, treating work as duty and joy as an afterthought. But what if they were one and the same?

There’s a world of difference between an avocation and a vocation—yet only a single letter separates them. An avocation is a hobby, a passion, something you do for joy. A vocation is a calling, the work that defines your purpose. Yet, that single letter—‘A’—turns a pastime into a purpose.

Twain reminds us, 'The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.' Your "why," as Simon Sinek puts it, is the ignition. The Golden Trifecta™—Love → Service → Action = Wealth—is the roadmap.

When you do what you love and love what you do, you naturally pursue mastery and become a pro. Mastery fuels service, and service—done with excellence—attracts wealth. True wealth isn’t just financial—it’s also meaning, fulfillment, and impact. Most chase money first, only to find themselves unhappy and unfulfilled. The ones who thrive focus on Love first, then Service, then Action.

Confucius once said, "Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."

When Usain Bolt shattered world records, he wasn’t just running—he was revolutionizing speed. As a child in rural Jamaica, he ran for the pure joy of it. That passion led to relentless training, transforming a simple love for sprinting into global dominance. His mastery became his service—he didn’t just win races, he inspired an entire generation.

But here’s the key: he took action. He committed to his craft long before the world knew his name. He trained, refined, and showed up ready—so when the moment came, he didn’t just run the race. He owned it. Today, he’s not just a champion—he’s a brand, a businessman, and a legacy.

And it all started with love, followed by mastery, service, and “lightning bolt” action.

The moment you take action on what brings you joy, everything changes.

So how do you turn an avocation into a vocation?

🚀 Step 1: Define Your Passion and Value

Ask yourself: What excites me so much that I’d do it for free? Then, how can this passion solve a problem or bring value to others? How will they be different because of this? Passion alone won’t sustain you, but when it solves a need, it creates opportunity.

💡 Step 2: Start Small and Start Now

Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, create small wins—freelance, practice, teach, share, or build something tangible. Take one action today, no matter how small.