As I looked back on my messages from this week, I may have been a bit too optimistic about the ease of finding one’s calling. I know that it sometimes takes several tries, even if you currently enjoy what you’re doing. There are many who seek to change careers in search of the one that’s just right; the message here is not to give up – the most certain way to succeed is to always try just one more time. I’m not suggesting that you job hop… but keep your eyes and ears and mind open – to learn what is available, and to continually reassess your own interest and needs. I realize it takes courage to overcome the comfort and security of a good job – be open to the possibilities and assess them objectively. And you shouldn’t overlook the opportunities to enhance your current job – discuss your ideas with your supervisor and see if duties and responsibilities can be changed or added to make better use of your skills and interests. It doesn’t have to be perfect… only that you love what you’re doing. Don’t give up trying to find the career you love.
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 – 1931): American inventor and businessman.
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