Not Many Are Living Their Dream

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Do you remember? So many are trying to figure out what to do right now. Many people are in a job search unexpectedly and so the initial thought is get employment and get it fast. But have you ever considered using this time and season as an opportunity to re-evaluate what you have been doing? Have you considered going back and considering that dream you had when you were younger and more willing to take risk?

What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher? A lawyer? An astronaut? What was it? Would you consider making your dream a reality? How do you get there? Here are some thoughts from my post called Pipe Dream Strategy: For me, it was about taking a RISK! It was about releasing the money, the office, the hopes of climbing the corporate ladder and refocusing my life, and my passion on where it is that I am today. There have been some speed bumps along the way. But I can tell you that I am a woman who lives in peace every day of my life. I love my students. I love the opportunity to touch lives. I minister to people, I preach, I teach, I travel, I develop leaders, I coach and mentor women, and the list goes on. What is it that you want to do? Don’t let the economy dictate what your future will be. I could have allowed 9/11 to hold me hostage. I was mad when I got laid off. But I realized 6 months later, that I had nothing to do with the decision of me staying in corporate america. That was not where I belonged. Corporate america imparted great skills and abilities. I use all of my training competencies in my role as Director at CCSM (Cromwell Christian School of Ministry). Jason’s question again,

“How would people come to know their dream job?” It is in you. And if you aren’t sure, than begin there. Sit down and write down what it is that you enjoy doing. Hire a career coach. I am always looking for new clients. In order to move from the madness of being laid off, identify what you want to do and then step out of the boat. Take a risk. It is not about your past. You can’t change one thing in your yesterday. However your future is waiting for you to shape it. It is not about the missteps you have made in the past. It is about the current journey. There is a destination for you! If you can see it, you can create it in your life. I know it!

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