What is the 1st step to attaining work you love?

by trent on April 20, 2012

 

Take time to think!  Literally!  So many of us say, “I am just not happy. . .”  or “I would love to find a better job. . .”, but it all ends there.  Why?  It is not because you don’t really care, but it is because you don’t manage your time well.

I hear these statements on a hurried lunch break, or a quick phone conversation before the next meeting, or passing someone in the grocery store.  Their time is already taken up with other things.  The tyranny of the urgent has won out any real time to think about your work status.

The simple solution is YOU NEED TO PLAN TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS!  

Granted, we all need to eat and work, so I am not encouraging you to quit your job and fast until the dream job lands in your lap.  But what about the other time?  The time spent on facebook, watching mindless TV, reading that fictional book. . .again?

I BELIEVE EVERY PERSON CAN FIND 5-10 HOURS A WEEK THAT THEY ARE NOT BUSY DOING NECCESSARY THINGS!

What if you took that time to really think and answer these questions?

1)  What would be my dream job if I could do anything?

2)  Who would I need to talk to to find out more about that job?

3)  What book/magazine/blog/ or articles can I read that will make me more knowledgable about that profession?  

4)  What is 1 step I can take this week that will get me closer to landing that dream job?  

These are tough questions to answer if you are shopping at the grocery store with your grouchy toddler.  That is why you need to TAKE TIME TO THINK about it later.

So, when can you put some focused time on pursuing work that you love this week?

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I peed in my pants. . .Part 2

by trent on August 5, 2011

Recently I told you about my dream of being a cowboy in the Wild West one day (see July 21st post).  I would give up that dream eventually. . .it doesn’t matter that is was in college.  I blame it on the “Wild West” becoming too domesticated.

Really, this is a journey of recovering our dreams.  What did you want to be when you were a little chap?  What do you want to be now?

I realized a dream in middle school that has been a dream I have embraced.  In my inaugural speech in the 7th grade, running for President of Student Council, I  realized that I wanted to be a speaker.  Don’t get me wrong, I am always nervous before I speak, but it is an adrenaline rush.  Just like that day.

I remember sitting on the bleachers wearing a shirt, tie, and shorts (hey, don’t knock it, other kids followed on picture day- I was a TREND SETTER).  The gym was tiny so every sound vibrated off the walls.  As the scrawny sixth graders were finishing up, I started to feel my heart beat. . .harder and harder.  I almost decided to bale out and not do it, then they called my name.  I walked up to the podium and said,

“I had a real tough time thinking about what I would say, and then it hit me.”  I proceeded to roll down some toilet paper with apparent words on them.  My fellow students roared with laughter and my spirit roared victory!  I had found something I love.  I love to speak messages of value and inspiration and am dedicated to spending the rest of my life improving that skill.

So, what is something you learned you loved from an early childhood experience? (Comment below)

 

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You are a Failure if. . .

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