No doubt you have heard of the “Golden Hour.” In photography, it is that amazing period of time at dawn’s first light or the last hour of light before sunset. In medicine, specifically emergency medicine, it is the critical period of time believed to make the difference in saving a life after traumatic injury.
Each of these references relate to a concept of time that when leveraged either creates or sustains important life moments. One can mean life or death. The other can mean an amazing image captured for eternity or lost forever. While no two medical situations or sunsets are created equal, skilled professionals understand they must be fully present in each moment, apply their skills and leverage what is before them to ensure the best possible outcome.
Careers, too, have a golden period. Professionals who are aware, prepared and ready to act can turn those periods into gold. Conversely, failing to see or leverage critical moments can result in a traumatic blow to your job satisfaction or even the death of your career.
For all careers there are golden periods when making the right moves and decisions make the difference in landing your next position.
Are you like the photographer witnessing the dawning of a beautiful day, but without your camera? Do you have the right tools to land the position you desire?
Are you ready for a new position?
What is the impact on your earnings for the next five years if you fail to leverage the opportunities presented in your golden period?
What do you need to do today to make your golden period work for you? Post your comments and/or thoughts below.
Great post, Cindy. It is easy to get complacent and miss the golden hour opportunities.
Interesting metaphor! I think constantly investing in yourself, education and learning new tools and growth is so important for being ready for the next level or position. It also increases not just technical ability but self confidence and that is a beautiful thing.
When I was at my corporate job there were so many people that never worked anyplace else and they were literally trapped by fear of change, they were totally convinced that there was no other place for them and were consumed with fear of losing their jobs because there was no plan B.
Now that I am on the other side, it is so apparent, but you just do not see it when you do not know anything else.
Great post Cindy…
Hi Cindy! This post makes me a bit anxious to go ahead and more quickly develop my holistic wellness programs that are not particualry fertility oriented – there are SO many people out there, without a cheif complaint of infertility, who would benefit! I guess i’m in that golden period right now!
Lilia Lee, you are so right. It is easy to become complacent about many things. Being complacent around your career may have an impact that does not favor your future. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Dorothy – delighted to hear you say you are in a golden period right now. Your awareness is always dead on! Have an amazing weekend.
Donna, yes that fear of change or the unknown can create a tight trap. Delighted you are able to ‘see’ the world and your amazing work differently now. Thanks for your comments.
Keep investing Bonnie – investing in yourself with time, money and resources is one way to grow and yes I agree important. You are brilliant and beautiful – thanks for sharing.