Are you in control of where you go next?

byMikeGhibaudi

1.7K followers

2 years ago

Most people don't optimize careers, their passions, or personal expertise; they don't focus on what they really want and are passionate about. Instead, they keep issuing concessions. They tell themselves they don't like it, but it's okay/better/easier.

They tell themselves:

• Getting a pay cut is safer than trying to find something new.
• That having no real advancement opportunities is okay.
• That they could work for an even bigger jerk for a boss.
• Everyone is making concessions, so why not me?
• This is as good as it gets for me.

People make their own meaning in most areas of their life. Work is no exception. We tend to believe and become what we tell ourselves. "We string our situation together into some form of logical script" around our internalized beliefs, said Tom Asacker, acclaimed innovation and strategic communications expert.

The problem is we lock ourselves into a narrative, a path that limits us. Doing this has a significant adverse effect on one's entire well-being.

Instead, Asacker advises it's better to focus on potential because one step, one action, and the entire narrative is rewritten.

Most people aren't experts at job or career pathing.

It's common to have career blind spots (everything seems SO essential) and not know how to tell your unique story and value – most people can't!

It's just easier to accept what's in front of you, right?

Negative self-talk and lack of preparation will keep you right where you are... or worse.

Your future doesn't have to be limited by your past or by your present. You aren't what you did or what you are doing, but your future will be determined only by what you decide to do.

The Power of Choice: How Your Decisions Shape Your Future

In the grand narrative of life, our future is not an abstract, uncontrollable force that sweeps us along like leaves in the wind. Instead, it is a canvas waiting for the strokes of our decisions to paint upon it. Every choice we make, from the mundane to the monumental, holds the potential to shape the path we tread.

The importance of understanding that your future will be determined only by what you decide to do cannot be overstated.

Our lives are a collection of choices. The careers we pursue, the people we befriend, and the habits we cultivate are pivotal in sculpting the future.

Each decision is a brushstroke, adding depth and color to the picture of our destiny.

The power of choice empowers us to dream, aspire, and achieve. It gives us the agency to define our goals, set our course, and navigate challenges.

Your dreams become attainable when you decide to chase them. Your goals become achievable when you choose to work towards them.

Your future becomes what you envision when you decide to shape it.

Furthermore, our choices have a ripple effect. They not only influence our lives but also touch the lives of those around us.

A decision to pursue a passion can inspire others to do the same. A decision to show kindness can create a ripple of goodwill. In this way, our choices shape our individual futures and contribute to society's collective future.

It's essential to embrace the responsibility and power of making decisions. Doing so can cultivate a future that aligns with our values, desires, and aspirations.

So, choose wisely, for your future is determined by what you decide to do.

Make every decision count, and watch as the masterpiece of your life unfolds before you.

Thank you for reading my blog and your continued support (don't forget to "Like" this article) - I wish you all the best!!!

As always, your thoughts, feedback, and input are welcomed!

-Mike