Where will YOU be in 100 years?

byAngelaHall

2.9K followers

Updated 10 years ago

That's a crazy question, right?

So you're probably wondering why I asked. Well, I'll get to that in a minute.

We've had our history lesson and discovered what you can learn from inmates. I will do my best not to get to off track. :) By the time we get to the end, you will see why I asked that crazy question.

I move around a lot. I have never lived anywhere more than three years my entire life, from birth up to present. With all the moves, it's hard to have a so-called 'stable' work history. I have worked many jobs in my life. I did work in corrections for ten years but in that time I was at four different facilities, in two different states and four different counties.

Before you start a new job, you usually have an interview. In your interview, many employers are going to ask you the question. Where do you see yourself in five years? in ten years?

I have always felt this is a useless question but I understand why they ask. The employer feels that if you have long term goals involving their company then you will be a more loyal employee. They will feel you are investing yourself into the company which means more commitment to the company.

Crazy Question

I know that's what they want to hear, so that's what I give them. But in reality, I don't know where I'll be five days from now let alone five years. To me, asking where I see myself in five or ten years is just as crazy as asking me where I will be 100 years from now.

So what's the point? Many people are focused on those long term goals and that's great for them. It just doesn't work for me. I guess you could say, at least in that respect, I am a non-conformist. And you know what? That's okay.

Part of the reason many people are unable to find happiness is because they are too worried about fitting in. I must say, that has never been a concern of mine. I know who I am and I am happy with who that is.

I would say there are many of us here at WA who are like that. Even though the internet has been around for awhile - as long as I have been out of high school. More than 20 years - wow. ANYway, building a website and an online business is still considered a bit outs the box.

My Point

-- They are simple and easy to achieve.

-- They don't require long term commitment.

-- It is an excellent way to build up your momentum.

-- They allow you to keep on track and maintain high level of motivation.

-- It can also help to boost your self-confidence.

-- You get instant feedback which allows you to measure your performance and progress.

Get the picture? Please leave any questions or comments below.