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THE “PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS” CAN BE MORE THAN A TRUE STORY
OF SOMEONE ELSE
Be honest, why are you doing what you are as a career or as a volunteer? Why are you working at that J-O-B and continue to complain about how awful it is. Or maybe you just have convinced yourself this is what it takes to support your family and there are no choices at this point. Really? In America, you really buy that? Oh I know, it’s that some people are just fortunate or grew up on the right side of the tracks or had a good family home where the parents provided the funds to go to college. Have you seen Pursuit of Happyness yet? That may help take away at least some of your excuses. Feeling annoyed, maybe even angry? Good, now do something about it. Whatever your reasons, BE HONEST. If you can’t be happy, there is no need to continue reading on since this article will totally frustrate you and waste your time.
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Now, allow me to assist you in thinking outside the box will you? What have you got to lose? Before we begin, ponder this with me. Why is it most people I counsel have chosen a career that they if they are really honest with themselves admit they dislike (or even hate)? For many years I have thought of how important it is that people, particularly men who are often the primary bread winners, choose occupations that will provide a sense of fulfillment. As I have stated, I often hear the excuse of how it’s too late, I’m too old, I have a family to support, and many other reasons that just frustrate me. I was told often how I could pursue my dream(s) and wouldn’t be able to support my family, much less any material desires. Well, my critics haven’t had much to say now. Do I brag about it? No, I don’t need to. I just know I have been blessed because I have been willing to understand what my true gifts and talents I possess are and pursue the necessary risks. Nothing good comes easy and if it did, you and I would take it for granted and want more. Then when does the satisfaction and contentment ever set in?
I truly want to help you discover what you were meant to do. I am not just speaking of the “right” career but even what hobbies you pursue or volunteer work you take part. There are so many studies that have been done to show how much more depression and anxiety can subside when a person does what he or she truly enjoys. I believe we were all created with certain talents and gifts that nobody else possesses just like we do. Others have the same gifts but not one person has the same life experiences. It has been said that the richest place on earth is the graveyard for that is where many dreams and unused talents die as well. God’s gift to you I believe are those talents and what you do with them is your gift back to Him.
Start here by answering this question: What would you do for free if money was unlimited?
Now if you can answer that, when are you going to get involved and do it? If you are uncertain, continue on. The next thing I recommend you do is take a career assessment inventory. Careers that people really enjoy are ones that match their personalities and their skill set along with the duties required of the job. How many people do you know are not matched that way? I bet they either don’t last long or are miserable. Take the free MAPP assessment below. It will give you an idea of what you might consider as a change. To get a detailed summary, you will need to purchase it but it is certainly worth the investment!
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