Ever sit down and have the following grand thunk to yourself:
“Jeepers self, am I REALLY in the right business?”
Hmmmm?
Sometimes, it’s really tough to truly find what type of business works *best* for you.
For example, long long ago, back before the earth’s crust cooled, it was suggested to me that to really make the big bucks, I should go into offline consulting, create packages for local businesses, etc.etc.etc.etc.
And you know something – for some peoples, that would be truly stellar advice!
For people who view “calling on the phone” to be as delightful as a “do it yourself home vasectomy kit” – it would *never* work whatsoever.
Another example! Let’s say that your current work involves direct interaction with customers (aka, customer service).
IF that interaction requires (dare I hint at it) THE DREADED PPPPHHHHOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!!! yet again:
You’re up the proverbial paddle without a creek.
And when you factor in social media…
… and how one irate customer basically can cost you your offline business…
Well then.
Dipping your fingertips in molten lava to see how slowly your skin melts off might seem more desirable instead.
So what DO you do… to find out what *really* works for you?
You watch the movie Balto 2!
Now, this was an animation made ears and ears ago, and well hey, let’s revisit a post I made about it!
“For one of the first times in my career, I’m using my wakefulness not for work, but to revisit inspirations of the past.
Balto 2 came out in 2002 and focused on Balto’s daughter, Aleu, who is both wolf and husky. As my kids are the product of 2 great cultures, (and as I view the wolf to be my spirit guide), I found great inspiration in the message within the entire animation.
It’s been over a decade since I’ve seen it… but the message present is still as important as it ever was –
It’s not “what” you are… it’s *who* you are in your heart that makes the difference in this life.
Highly recommended! (and yes, I built the image from a composite of several stills.)”
What image, I hear you ask?
This image!
My kids have informed me its on Netflix too!
But I digress. Anywhos!
*Who* you are… can really help you determine *what* sorts of careers will work best for *you*.
NOT what people SAY you should do… but what truly *meshes* with your abilities and ideally, your desires as well.
Need some ideas about the best career for you? Consider:
www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-find-the-answer-to-what-career-is-right-for-me
www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/09/27/5-steps-to-finding-the-right-career-for-you/
www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-find-out-which-jobs-match-your-personality-2059802
More importantly, want some resources about finding out *who* you really are?
Consider:
medium.com/the-mission/how-to-love-and-embrace-the-essence-of-who-you-really-are-e9fa9e68cebe
digitalbloggers.com/business/it-takes-courage-to-become-who-you-really-are
www.inc.com/jeff-haden/want-to-be-a-great-leader-be-more-of-who-you-really-are-not-less.html
Your takeaway?
It takes courage to uncover who you *truly* are.
However, your future life (and bottom line, and overall happiness as well) will greatly improve, once you *finally* give yourself permission to internalize it all.
Enjoy!
ps – here’s one of the songs from Balto 2 – it really speaks to the heart. Enjoy Part II!
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