“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 child.

When asked the question, did you have an answer immediately, or did you need a few minutes to think about it?

We all had dreams of becoming something great, like a scientist, a teacher, or a sports figure, just to name a few.

Well, how did you do? Did your career end up to be what you said as that child?

Maybe you never aspired to be what you set out to be or said that you would become. As with everything in life, 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. That is why I am a coach.

Why is this important?  If you enjoy and feel fulfillment from what you make a living at, you can be happier in countless ways.

Life becomes much more interesting and fun. You will find yourself speaking passionately to others about your work. The experiences you have along the way become so much more rewarding and enrich your life in many ways. You meet fascinating people. I know people who have turned a favorite hobby into a successful business. Yes, 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, the important thing is 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 really want to do, and possibly even more time to actually get there. That’s all right! I can tell you from experience that finding and doing what you love is absolutely worth it, every step of the way. All of the research, training, and hands-on experience has made me a stronger, happier person. Feeling in charge of my own destiny…well, there just is no greater 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.