What do you want to be when you grow up? I’m sure you were asked this question at least once when you were a youngster. When asked the question, did you answer at the ready, or did you need a few minutes to think about it? We all had dreams of becoming something great, like a firefighter, a teacher, or a rock star, to name a few. Well, how did you do? Maybe you never aspired to be what you set out to be or said that you would become. But then again, things change. The older we get, our tastes change, our view of the world changes, even our goals change.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned during my career path is to do something you love to do. Why is this important? If you enjoy what you make a living at, you end up being happy in more ways than one. Life itself becomes much more exciting and fun. You find yourself speaking passionately to others about your work. The experiences you have along the way become much more rewarding and enrich your life in many ways. You meet fascinating people. I know people who have turned favorite hobbies into small businesses and have succeeded. Sure, they may have had to sacrifice a steady paycheck for their happiness, but not one of them either turned back or gave up. Their passion carried them through to success.
While no job or business is perfect, it is essential to enjoy it, even learn from it. If you are unhappy in your current situation, why not take steps now to change it? Somewhere out there is a job or business that is perfect for you. If you are already there, I applaud you. If not, realize that it may take some time to figure out what you want to do and even more time to get there. That’s all right! I can tell you from experience that finding and doing what you love is worth it every step of the way. All the research, training, and hands-on experience have made me a more robust, happier person. Feeling in charge of my destiny well, there is no more incredible feeling.
Do what you love, and love what you do, whatever that may be. You’ll be happier for it, trust me. I promise you will never look back.
