Karen Restivo
In Other Words....
When you ask children what they want to be when they grow up, most will answer: a policeman, fireman, teacher, astronaut, doctor, nurse, president, etc.
All of their choices are noble and essential in a world that evolves when the focus is on service to others.
In high school, their choices begin to narrow to a more specific focus-making lots of money.
That pretty much knocks out many of the essential worker choices because they lack the six-figure salary.
Whatever career path chosen, only you can run the race leading to your success. Success can mean different things to different people.
For some it’s having a new car, buying a house, getting married and having children; for others, it’s joining the military, traveling the world, completing advanced degrees, discovering cures for cancer.
There are so many opportunities to research and to consider, so plant your talents where they can flourish.
I love the story of how Steve Harvey’s career began.
In Petros Eshetu’s article on How to Run Your Own Race Towards Your Dream Job, he writes, “Steve Harvey’s career started off as a stand-up comedian, then he hosted live shows, then had his own TV show (The Steve Harvey show).
“What came next were movies, hosting a radio show, becoming a bestselling author, hosting his own daytime TV show, and game show (Family Feud).”
You see, Steve’s gift is making people laugh (humor); however, the race(or industry) in which he applied his gift changed over time.”
There’s only one race, your race.
Don’t stay focused on what somebody else can do better.
Someone else might have more education, a better personality, more friends.
That might be true, but you aren’t running their race.
Don’t disqualify yourself by thinking negative thoughts or listening to other people trying to discount your abilities.
Life is competitive so focus on your strengths, use continuing education courses to build up your resume or pick up books on self-confidence and leadership skills if that is what you lack in your skill set.
In other words, decide whether you will be your best self or your best critic.
Oprah is quoted as saying, “You can only run your own race.
Stay in your lane. Don’t look at what others are doing. Those that look back in the race usually fall off.”
You can do this. On your mark, get set, GO!
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