“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” ~ Muhammad Ali
Do you view the world differently than you did 30 years ago? How do you view your career differently than you did 30 years ago?
Sharing — and owning — your story and life is an amazing and profitable journey. It is not, however, without risk, fear and bumps along the way.
One of the bumps we all encounter is the need to adjust, adapt or change our point of view. How have you changed your point of view? Is your identity still tied to your career?
When I hear someone tie their identity to a job, title, or even a job loss, I immediately flash back to my 20’s and my point of view at the time. Also, I recall how I felt when I lost the job I thought I would have forever. I understand these emotions on a very personal level.
I have never forgotten those feelings, nor the lessons I learned due to my point of view at the time. However, I did not waste 30 years, I adjusted my world view.
One of the shifts in my view is that I now believe I am enough. I have and can access all I need to be successful. The super cool thing is that you do, too!
I believe, without a doubt, that each person on earth is given unique skills and talents and is able to find a job that sustains their lifestyle and utilizes their gifts and talents.
You can find a job in tough economic times. You can do work you enjoy. You can move past a job loss. You are not dependent on a specific employer or the state of the economy for your success.
Seeing, sharing and owning who you are as a person (not just as an employee) creates an amazing career and life journey. You will never see the world the same.
Do you feel like you are wasting time? Do you need some help to land the job you want? Contact me and let’s talk about how I might be able to help.
I guarantee shifting your view will accelerate your search and will keep you from wasting years of your life.
In my mind, doing what you love is one of the key factors for “success” in my life. Great post Cindy.
Having the feeling that “you are enough” makes all the difference. We each must believe that we already have what it takes inside of us to be successful. Enjoyed this post Cindy.
I love this message! It is so common for people to feel like they are not enough. I think this may the core issue for many of my infertility patients – they over give and don’t retain enough energy for themselves to nourish a future baby. A large part of what I do in my Fertility in Bloom Program is to help women to reprioritize, and start to feel more like they are enough.
Thanks, Dorothy. In all we do it is important to know when to care for yourself. What amazing work you do!
Thanks – Kelly – I agree 100% with you.
Thanks Lori!