Some years ago I went thru a very hard time. Business had failed. I was unemployed. Didn't know what I wanted to do next. I knew this. I was a believer in the theorem that "Do what you love and the money will follow". It has turned out that way.
But it took courage. I had to step away from any idea that people were going to write me a check every month. I had to come to the conclusion that JOB is a four letter word. That I would never again be under anyone's expectations or thumb. It has worked out pretty well. Sure there have been some rough times.. but living on the edge does that to a person.
First thing I did to find what my future would be was make lists.
1. I made a list of everything I have ever done. Any skill or ability I ever had.
2 I made a list of everything I ever did that I really enjoyed. In my wheelhouse so to speak.
3. I made a list of everything I was bad at, didn't like and really didn't want to ever do again
4. I made a list of every Job I ever hoped I would have a shot at.
5. I made a list of everything I would never ever want to do.
6. I made a list of what I loved as a kid.
7. I made a list of what I hated as a kid.
8. I made a list of every kind of productive activity I could engage in.
From those lists I sorted back and forth thru them and began to see a pattern. I was supposed to do certain things and NEVER do others.
I am hard wired NOT to ever work for another person... ever again.
In that finding my sweet spot, my wheelhouse of energy has provided me a great life. That's what it's all about.
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