I had an Aunt named Connie. She was a very talented clothing designer. While she had no formal training and was just in High School her sketches were beautiful and designs extraordinary. Her dream was to be a designer when she grew up. This was her love, her passion. Unfortunately for her my Grandfather pulled her out of school and sent her to work in a factory. My Grandmother was ill and the family needed the money. My Aunts career ended up being a part time Jewelry salesperson at JC Pennies. She never did reach her full potential.
STOP, this is your life. Trust me it hasn’t yet been proven we have another. You must make a very conscious thought out decision about what you want to do. Look at what you do now that brings you pleasure. Do you love putting on makeup, listening to music, going to concerts, reading, television, cars? The list is endless. But there is something that you love in this world. And no matter what, there is a career to be had doing what you love. Won’t your life be better doing something that brings you pleasure rather something you dread gong to everyday. There is another bonus to doing something you love. You are usually way more successful because you work harder even when you are not there and you bring your best self to it. You are fully engaged which helps the ideas to flow.` At a very young age I decided that I wanted to be rich. My parents did not have much money so they had to watch every penny coming in. I still to this day am amazed at how my mother can make a penny into dollar. However, I didn’t want to watch the pennies. I wanted enough money so that I could do and buy what I wanted. I figured that if I went into business (I didn’t know what business) I could earn a lot. As I got older I realized having my own business would be better and I could get more money plus the freedom that having your own company entails. I had no idea what I should do in business and believe me there are more options than I can write about even if I tool a month to do it. My best friend was going into fashion so that is what I did. Luckily it worked out. I have enjoyed my career and have been successful at it. It could have easily gone the other way.
Happy New Year Maria!!!
I am so impressed with your website! You have such a gift to write and share with others on how to achieve their goals. Thank you for the tips that you gave me when I saw you last. I will make this New Year a better one than last year! I'm going to do what it takes and work hard. Thanks for the encouragement. Have a great New Year with many great choices!!
Posted by: Patrice Olszewski | January 01, 2008 at 10:59 AM