When It Is Your Choice

Are you were you want to be in life?  I have met people throughout my life that have told me they are where they are because someone asked them to be.  This is extremely true of volunteerism.  Ask someone to get involved and chances are pretty good that they will.  Wait for them to volunteer and they will wait just as long for someone to ask them.  Just like the little boy sitting on the sidelines waiting for the other kids to ask him to play.  He could probably go up and introduce himself or ask if he could play, but yet he sits and waits.

What about your job?  Is it the job you want?  Is it your passion?  Or, did you just settle for whatever came along?  If you aren't in the position where you want to be, start making changes.  Talk to people who are in the industry where you want to be.  In fact, talk to people not in the industry.  I think you will be surprised at how many good connections come through people that you never thought would have anything to do with what you were looking for.  Read, learn, absorb what you need to follow your passion.  Live it!

Life is about the choices we make.  Unfortunately, many people get stuck in the mud blaming others for their lot in life.  However, there are others that realize life is full of choices and opportunities.  Some choices are extremely difficult while others are temptingly easy.  Which road do you take?  The difficult one full of challenges and opportunities or the easy one that may be less fulfilling or challenging.  You may look around and not see the choices. When you talk to others about your dreams or ideas, keep listening, they may help you see the openings you didn't even know where there. 

False perceptions also keep people from making other choices.  Most people want to see you happy.  I know I do!  So instead of assuming the worst or that you are stuck, talk about your ideas and dreams and take action to make them happen.  I live my passion on a regular basis and life couldn't be any more amazing.  It was an extremely tough choice to leave my family businesses after so many years, but it is fantastic to keep the family and move onto businesses that lift me to where the view is great.