Career Change for Achievers: Part 1
If you’re an achiever who finds yourself in an average career that’s slowly becoming soul-draining, then listen up!
YOU CAN have a career that fulfills you, bring you joy, and brings you income.
Three years ago this month I became completely self-employed.
After college, I took a series of jobs that were not fulfilling and at the end completely soul-draining.
I was good at these jobs. I had the skills. BUT they didn’t fill me up – they didn’t help me to live my purpose and do what I enjoy each day.
Before you freak out – I’m not on a quest for everyone to quit their day job.
I am on a quest to help people find work that matters to them and fulfills them. I am on a quest to remind you that there is hope for a different way of life.
We spend more time at “work” than anywhere else in life. We NEED it to count in order to have an excellent life.
If you feel like you can’t change careers because of your previous education, your parents expectations, or any other reason your brain will throw at you, then STOP – let that GO!
“If you want to succeed in your life, remember this phrase: That past does not equal the future. Because you failed yesterday; or all day today; or a moment ago; or for the last six months; the last sixteen years; or the last fifty years of life, doesn’t mean anything… All that matters is: What are you going to do, right now?” – Anthony Robbins
If you find yourself saying “I don’t know what I’d rather do.” then take some action!
Things You Can Do Today
Write this down:
- Go on a RANT about all the things you dislike in your current job. {not at work, not to your coworkers, not to your boss – be respectful}
- What makes you smile?
- What are you doing to waste time or procrastinate?
- What gets you excited?
Pro Tip: Show up at work as YOUR BEST SELF. You are being paid to do a job, so do it well!
Today, you’re doing research! You’re looking for CLUES.
I used to say that they only thing I really liked to do was to be on Facebook all day. I wanted a job doing that! When I dug deeper, I realized that being on Facebook meant connecting with people. That’s the outcome I was really searching for.
So, I put that in the column for my dream job – “Connecting with People”
That’s your job for today – add 5 POSITIVE things in the column for your dream job.
Comment below and tell me what you’ve uncovered!
This is Part 1 of a series called Career Change for Achievers. Check back for Part 2!
