38 Years, that’s how long I have been Alive so far! It’s also the amount of time I have had to acquire knowledge, experience and perspective in this Crazy world we live in today.
Throughout those 38 years, I’ve noticed a pattern within myself. Each person that has either had the opportunity or taken the time to get to know me, all say the same thing: “You just don’t follow through Thomas!” “You’re absolutely great at starting things; powerful, energetic, inspiring but once you get further along into it you lose momentum & drive. Your motivation begins to dwindle and die off, soon to be replaced by something new and exciting!”
My girlfriend pointed out something very interesting to me today while we discussed this topic. She stated that my persona denotes a playful person, someone who enjoys having fun. Like a kid that never grew up! She said the best job for you is something you truly enjoy doing, every time!
It’s funny when she said that cause it was almost like a “Duh Huh” moment! Something I call a “Brick on a String” moment, cause it’s like getting hit in the head by a Brick on a String, Pow..!!! I realized just how right she was, I only really have followed through with things that were amusing & entertaining.
Now, let me stop you dead in your tracks if you think I’m saying I only want to play. That’s not true! The true meaning behind all of this is that when you (Really) enjoy what your doing and you can make a living doing it, that’s true Success. Because it’s not work, not really! You get up each day with excitement, motivation, drive and ideas on what to do next!
So, the next Big question is: How do you determine what your supposed “Dream Job” is? Hummm, well that just might be the Muti-Million Dollar question! I guess the answer lies in your ability to adapt to Fear! Yes, I said that nasty four letter word: FEAR. From a psychological perspective, Fear has only two effect on us: It either Motivates or Immobilizes! The choice lies in us all. How we choose to react to Fear can either Motivate you to do something you’ve never done before or it can completely Immobilize you, stopping you dead in your Tracks!
The path to finding your “Dream Job” is to learn how to coupe with Fear! Fear stops you from taking Risk in your life and without Risk, you can never find your way. “The bigger the Risk, the bigger the Reward”, remember that saying? How big a Risk are you willing to take in order to find your way to your “Dream Job” ? Playing it safe and skating by doing just enough to stay afloat will not lead you to your final destination!
I’m curious, have you asked yourself the question yet while reading so far? You know, “So Thomas, have you found your Dream Job?” Well, sadly, no I have not! The reason is the same as what I have stated in this Blog. I have yet to change my reaction to Fear! I let Fear Immobilize me instead of Motivating me to go out there and actively search for My “Dream Job”
Does it end here? Am I doomed to drift along, unsatisfied with my life and just “get by”? The answer is hugely NO! All I have to do is take a chance and Risk it! Focus on the talents and strengths I have and move forward. Today very well could be the First day of the rest of my Life!
If you enjoyed reading this and are willing to share. Tell me what your Honest “Dream Job” would be! What would you Love to do everyday?
Peace, Love and Happiness
Thomas Cunningham
Posted by Darlene on February 27, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Good blog, I have enjoyed reading this as it seems to pertain to me in my life as well! A ‘dream job’ who knows for me, but fear of a change that might find that job holds me back too. It’s always best to follow through with what you’ve started to the best of your ability and see what the result is,good or bad at least I know I tried! Making changes has always been difficult for me.
Posted by homesbythomas on February 27, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Thank you for your Comment Darlene. I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog post. It’s been balling up inside me and today was the day it came out.
Posted by Gordon Miller on February 27, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Life is too short not to be doing exactly what you want to do. That isn’t true for your entire life, sure I have had jobs along the way that I wasn’t that thrilled with, but you do what you have to do in paying your dues so that later you can succeed. I have heard it said that your teens years are for sorting out who you are. Your 20s are for focusing on education. Your 30s are for focusing on your career path. Your 40s are for focusing on family. Your 50s are for focusing on your success. Your 60s are for focusing on society and your 70s are for focusing on enjoying your kids families and settling your score with the world. Those fortunate to live into their 80s are just on the bonus plan. At 45, I have been fortunate to be the CEO of my own company since I was 29, but then again, I had a great role model to follow. I am right where i want to be and right on the timeline that I addressed above. All the hard work and long hours has paid off well for me and I am now passing on that model to the next generation through my kids. At age 10, my oldest has his own eTrade account and comes home from 4th grade to see how his stocks are doing. So, if you are on the wrong path and your are not learning anything from your current job, find a new path that helps you build towards the success and happiness that you are seeking and never look back. Everything that do makes us who we are and that can’t be a bad thing.
Posted by Diane Rish on March 1, 2010 at 11:12 AM
I once received an evaluation, from a manager, who said that whenever he promoted me to a new position, I was a bundle of energy and excitement. However, once I mastered the position, I started getting bored and wanted to do something else. He then promoted me to the hardest, most challenging position available to me, telling me that if I got bored with this there was no where else for me to go in the company.
That is why my dream job has always been one that keeps me challenged and is not the same from day to day. One that involves listening, interaction and need for continued education. . If I can not be a singer in a rock band, due to lack of innate talent, my dream job has to have these qualifications.