Did you know there’s a job called coffee cupping. Coffee cuppers are the folks who sample coffee and see if it’s good. They evaluate the tastes and brightness and aroma…then share their findings. It’s how I know which type of unroasted coffee beans to buy—based on the cupping score.
I’m always fascinated hearing about these types of jobs. They’re the type you can’t really go to school for. There’s not necessarily a set degree plan if you plan to become a cupper. More than that, no kids grow up wanting to be cuppers. It won’t be turned into a TNT drama. But it’s a dream job for almost everyone who has the job.
The reason I get so fascinated hearing about these types of jobs is because it reminds me of my job. My job is my dream job. But I had no idea this even existed when I was a kid. And I still don’t even know what to call what I do.
I love and value education. I’m so glad I got my Bachelors in Marketing. But I feel education does a disservice to children. It teaches them to squeeze themselves into one specific path. It asks kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Then it gives the kids only 20 or so options.
Consequently, every kid wants to be a doctor, a veterinarian, a rock star, or a basketball player.
But I love that life doesn’t just present us with twenty options. Sure, you might only be aware of twenty options. But there are thousands of better options out there.
In fact, I’m pretty convinced, there’s a way to do whatever you love as a career. No matter what it is…there’s a way to get paid doing it.
Unfortunately, most people are afraid to try it. Most people are afraid to wander away from the path set up by education and other people to see what else is available.
Imagine what would happen if you tried, though…
