The Seven Core Life Roles: Your Most Important Jobs to Be Done

Discover the emotional and relational work that creates true fulfillment and lasting happiness

Human beings are inherently social creatures who derive meaning and emotional satisfaction from successfully fulfilling various roles throughout their lives. These roles provide structure, purpose, and a sense of identity that contributes significantly to overall psychological well-being. J2BD reminds you to excel in all seven core life roles.

The Job of Being an Employee: Contributing with Purpose

Professional roles provide opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and meaningful contribution to society. This job involves bringing emotional intelligence to the workplace, collaborating effectively with colleagues, and finding ways to contribute positively to organizational culture while generating revenue to support your family and loved ones.

Why It Matters

Interconnected Nature

This role is fundamentally connected to all other life roles:

Family support: Professional success enables financial security for loved ones.

Quality time: Good work-life balance allows for family and friend time.

Role modeling: Demonstrating work ethic and values to children.

Community contribution: Using professional skills to help others.

Personal fulfillment: Career satisfaction enhances all relationships.

Daily Reflection Questions

Action Ideas

Unity in Roles

How All Roles Work Together

All seven life roles are interconnected and mutually supportive. Excellence in one role often enhances performance in others, while neglect of one role can negatively impact all others. J2BD reminds you to maintain balance and excellence across all roles.

Balanced Approach

The goal is not perfection in every role simultaneously, but rather conscious attention to all roles and continuous improvement in your overall life performance

Self-Growth Snapshot

Assess Your Current Performance

Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 in each role, then identify one specific action you can take this week to improve in each area.

Action Planning

For each role, identify: 1. One strength to build upon 2. One area for improvement 3. One specific action to take this week

Start Your Journey Today

Remember, J2BD is more than a token – it’s a daily reminder to excel in the roles that truly matter. Every time you check your portfolio, let it prompt you to check on the people and responsibilities that create lasting happiness and fulfillment.

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