Asking the Wrong Questions
As kid I was
often asked, “So, what do you want to be when you grow –up?” Honestly, I had no idea. I did know that a career was a commitment and
I didn't want to be committed something I didn't like. My response to that question was always, “A
doctor.” Looking back my understanding
of what was required to be a doctor, the day-to-day responsibilities and the
different fields of medicine were very limited.
I did know that a doctor was a respected profession and I knew that I could
avoid any follow-up questions like, “Why would want to do that?” I also knew that as doctor I would be able to
take care of the needs of my family.
Later on in
life, after working 2 years in an E.R. as an Orderly and being overwhelmed by
the amount of schooling required, I realized that this was not a realistic
career path for me. I did not have a
passion for medicine and I definitely did not have a passion for school. But for some reason I still associated success
with being a doctor.
In
reflecting on this I have come to the conclusion that I was being asked the
wrong question. It’s not what you
want to be, but who do you
want to me. There was nothing wrong with
my logic in wanting a respectable career and the means to take care of my
family. Where I went wrong was in
thinking that this was the only way to achieve my aspirations.
In talking
with my own children I have caught myself asking them the same question I was
asked. I have made a resolve to ask them
WHO they want to be rather than what they want to be. Focusing on “the who” requires a lot more
work, but it removes the any boundaries in allowing you to reach your full potential.
$100.00 Challenge Project Update:
This week I
was able to install two of the shelves I built and was able to get paid. I have two more installs scheduled next
week. Excited to see how many I actually
end up selling.
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