Unleashing Your True Potential: A Guide to Finding Your Dream Job

Do you wake up every weekday morning excited about what the day holds?

Do you feel fired up to go to work, or work from home, knowing that what you do is not just a job but a source of joy and fulfillment?

If so, lucky you! But if not, perhaps it's time to reevaluate your approach to your career. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to pursue their passion and be thrilled about their work.

In this article, I'll share insights on how to identify your true identity, leverage your strengths, and land your dream job.

Don't Settle - Pursue Your Dream Job

In a world where external factors like market conditions and uncertainties may seem daunting, it's essential to remember that even if the job market stinks, companies have job freezes in place, and so on, you only need one job to make a significant impact on your life.

Many people settle for mediocre jobs, driven by the fear of a tough market. However, the key is not to settle but to focus on chasing after your dream job. Every minute spent pursuing uninspiring roles is a minute wasted. Instead, invest that time in pursuing the job that truly excites you.

Discovering Your True Identity

Before diving into the job search process, it's crucial to conduct a career assessment. Reflect on your past accomplishments, both professionally and personally. Create a Personal Strengths Tracker (PST) by jotting down 15-25 significant achievements throughout your life.

Your accomplishments may range from leading a group of Boy Scouts up a mountain to saving your company X dollars. The key is that each one had to have a positive result that clearly made you proud, regardless of how others may have perceived it.

Rank and Analyze Your Achievements

From your list, choose the top six or seven accomplishments and delve deeper into each one. Write a paragraph or two about why each achievement was significant, what skills and traits you utilized, and how it contributed to your success.

This analysis will unveil patterns and common threads that highlight your strengths and areas where you thrive, and by understanding the common threads, you can unveil your true identity and strengths outside of your current role or sport.

Incorporate Your Strengths into Your Next Job

The next step is to incorporate these identified strengths into your next job. Regardless of your level of experience, set the bar high for yourself.

Companies often hire individuals who exhibit enthusiasm, passion, and a unique set of skills. By aligning your next role with your strengths, you increase the likelihood of success, happiness, and engagement.

Developing a Target List

Once you understand your strengths, interests, and the type of job you're looking for, create a target list of dream companies and positions. Aim for 30-40 organizations you would love to work for and identify 4-5 jobs within each company that you find thrilling. This simple math gives you 200 potential dream jobs!

Remember, at any given moment, some of these jobs are actively seeking candidates. Consider secondary interests or hobbies that you genuinely enjoy, as they might lead to unexpected opportunities. Don't underestimate the value of combining your professional skills with personal interests.

Networking Your Way to Success

With a well-defined target list, focus on networking your way into those companies. Approach networking not as a mere formality but as an opportunity to showcase your unique strengths and passion for the industry.

Connect with people in your target companies, showcase your skills and passion, and let them see the value you can bring. Networking allows you to overcome the experience barrier, as employers may be willing to hire based on your potential and enthusiasm.

Remember, don't settle for a job that doesn't excite you. Unleash your potential by understanding your strengths, setting high standards, developing a target list, and leveraging the power of networking. Your dream job is out there waiting for you – go and grab it!

And please, I beg of you, always remind yourself that establishing and growing a rock-solid network is the critical component of business success!

Which brings us to the networking part of today's newsletter...

This Week in the Clubroom

Business and Sports Networking - Wed Jan 24th, 1pm ET

Making connections in business is critical to your success, (it's possible I've mentioned that before!) and meeting others who know the right people to connect you with is an essential component of growing your network.

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Win Again members will get access to a robust February and March calendar jammed with guest speakers such as MLB veteran and entrepreneur Bud Norris, the definitely most interesting man in the world, Robert Hamilton Owens, 3X Olympic Gold Medalist Leah Amico, Championship Boxer Boyd Melson, and so many more!

As a member, not only do you get access to all upcoming Clubroom events, but you also receive curated introductions that will directly benefit your business / career, the chance to interact with the impressive guest speakers, discounts to in-person Clubroom events, whitepapers and checklists / guides, ongoing coaching and so much more, all for a very modest monthly investment.

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See you in the Clubroom!

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Brett Hundley in the Clubroom

It was great to have Brett Hundley in the Win Again Clubroom last week!

We had an evening full of incredible conversations, and our Win Again members and guests made some great new connections!

If you weren't able to make it to the event last week be sure to watch the replay here.

30 Seconds with Mark

Be a lion not a lamb.

Regardless of your personality type we all have that gut feeling inside of us that guides us the right way.

So, be a lion and listen to your gut to go after what you want.

Go get 'em!

Be sure to check out the Win Again YouTube channel for more quick tips!

Win Again Assessments

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Wait until you see how they highlight not just your strengths and how to leverage them, but also some of the things that you could use some work on.

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Whether you are a graduating student, a seasoned professional, a retiring executive or member of our military, or a current or retired athlete, there are assessments that fit your background and future careers and businesses.

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WIN AGAIN! - The Job Search Playbook

WIN AGAIN! The Job Search Playbook, is filled with over 150 pages of my proven WIN AGAIN methodology, where you’ll discover how to define your true identity outside of being an athlete, plan your path towards an ideal job and business and work towards it. You’ll turn strangers into allies and grow your network as you position yourself for meetings and interviews, negotiate offers, and anticipate your prospective client's or employer’s needs.

WIN AGAIN helps you transition from the playing field to the boardroom. Yes, there’s competition in the corporate world, but you’re used to competing.

You’ve already got an edge!!

You can join the WIN AGAIN social media pages, its LinkedIn Group, Facebook page and follow on Twitter to be able to access exclusive content just for you.

ABOUT ME

Combining my passion for sports and a desire to help others succeed, I founded Win Again, where current and former athletes can discover their identity beyond sports, develop the structure needed to succeed again, and receive the tips, strategies and actionable advice that allows them to WIN AGAIN and be elite in their next great career. Over the past 20 years as a business advisor and career coach, I have guided athletes and executives, holding them accountable during their transition.

The Win Again Clubroom events, "Make Your Mark" podcasts, and MYM Live webinars highlight athletes who are making a positive impact post-playing career, and my book “Win Again!” is a job search playbook for athletes, equipping them with strategies needed to land their ideal job or boost their entrepreneurial ventures.

As a graduate of Colgate University and a longtime Manhattan resident with my wife, kids, and Duke, I enjoy playing ice hockey, softball and golf, along with the guitar and piano.

Reach out to me anytime and let me know how I can be of service!

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