I'm in a crossroads in my life now.
And it's not one of those maybe moments where it's like I think I'm in a crossroads but I'll know it later. No. I am right in the middle of it. It all started when I quit my job a few weeks ago. There were a few factors that why I left. I wasn't making any money and I started hating the bulk of what I was doing. Now don't get me wrong a part of me still loves the job and there's many aspects of that job that I would do free, at times I felt like that's what I was doing, but there was a part of me that just wasn't happy.
Well now's my chance to do what I love. To go out there and make a difference in the world. To start making my millions. To be the entrepreneur. But I'm staring at myself right now and I'm just saying... Now what?
What do I do? And it's coming from everywhere. Because that's the NUMBER 1 question people ask you when you leave a job. What do you want to do now? Where do you see yourself working? Now I have a few things in mind. But isn't it okay to just say "I don't know?" I think it is. I was a mentor in college and whenever I asked a mentee what they wanted to major in when they were undeclared I would say, "That's okay. It sucks how society and college gives you two years to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. Chances are you probably need more time." Now I feel like them.
But what it really comes down to is to find a job that I'm passionate about. Something that I wouldn't mind working weekends on. Because the passion is what's going to drive me and make my dreams come true. I know what I need to do, I just need to do it. I only have myself to blame for this one.
How to find my passion?
developing, learning, growing, freedom. That's what makes me passionate.
Developing - Something where I can help or watch something develop is something that I would love to do. Some place where I can develop an idea into fruition or help someone gain a skill. Teach basically. That would be easy to be passionate about.
Learning - A place where I am constantly learning. A place with no last page, no final chapter to finish reading. A constant hands on learning environment. That would be awesome and never a dull moment.
Growing - Or should I say personal growth. A place where I can see myself maturing and growing every week. A place where I can see the progress I have made since I've started and seeing that what I'm doing is making me a better person.
Freedom - I want to be able to do shit. Where I can set my own hours. "Be my own boss". Work where I want to work. I want to be able to go places without worrying clocking in an out. I want the time to live my life.
Now it's time for me to find this opportunity and seize it. Where do I see myself a year from now? It's time for me to find out. I'll tell you when I do.
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