Many of us boast to being highly driven person in pursuit of a purpose and life calling.  This in itself is not a bad thing. It, however, becomes detrimental when you are blind-sided by the drive to complete an assignment that you fail to realize that you were never chosen nor equipped for the task. You fight and press to ensure the pieces fit into a mold you thought was perfect when the truth of the matter is: you weren't the one called for this particular project.

The Driven work hard.
The Called work smart.

The Driven see power in possessions.
The Called see power in purpose.

The Driven are burdened by the busyness of business.
The Called banished all busyness that will bring a burden to their business.

The Driven desire a powerful life.
The Called desire the most rewarding life.

The Driven seek to maximize their resource.
The Called seek instruction from the Source.

The Driven complain about clutter, happenstance, and hurriedness.
The Called commend those for their commitment, honesty, and handwork.

The Driven, famished, retorts,  "There is never enough hours in a day to complete this task!"
The Called, fulfilled,  responds, "What a day to complete this task!"

The Driven comments: - Today is a gift that is why we call it the present.
The Called replies: - Today in His presence surpasses even the present.

The Driven end their day in a busy, endless pursuit focused on seeking dead things.
The Called begin their day in a calm, calculated pursuit focused on seeking the Living One.

Driven or Called: Choose One!

Recommendation: Ordering Your Private World by Gordon Macdonald
http://www.amazon.com/Ordering-Private-World-Gordon-MacDonald/dp/0785288643