I recently read an article about the surprising career moves of retired NBA stars. After spending their lives developing athletic skills, I was curious to learn what new jobs they chose and the purpose behind their decisions. Some of the positions they chose were truly surprising: crossing guard, chef, truck driver, substitute teacher, livestock farmer, apple farmer, Starbuck’s manager, clothing designer, spokesperson, ambassador, and so on. The majority of these retirees didn’t need to work another day in their lives. They chose jobs they believed were meaningful to their purpose in life. This included helping, serving, educating, feeding, clothing, and shaping other’s opinions. They weren’t concerned about being made satisfied with good pay, a nice boss, competitive benefits, or convenient work hours. They were doing what they thought they were supposed to be doing. They have career contentment. Here are other examples: Pat Tillman was so motivated to pursue his purpose …