We All Grow At Different Rates!

I remember when I left my first job some 10 years back and the rollercoaster of emotions I felt before making that decision. On the one hand, I was pumped with the belief that I was doing the right thing and finally heading in the right direction in my life. On the other hand, there was this lingering element of self-doubt that taunted me as I broke the news to my family, friends and colleagues. As a person who always attacks the day with positivity, I seemed happy – I was. So why was I leaving? Why was I making this big career change?

Millions of thoughts ran through my mind. More money? Better role? Career progression? But I am happy, right? One thing I’ve learned since then is that change, no matter how big or small, will always be surrounded by some form of doubt. Warning – do not listen to them.

Jump!

The day I left the comfort of my old job is that day I decided to jump. I realised that I had lost that feeling you get when you walk through the glass doors of your building, not knowing how the day will unfold – the excitement and passion that I had when I first started. And I missed it. Dearly. While it’s now hard to articulate that feeling, I knew that I needed that sense of excitement in my life again.

Have you ever asked yourself the question “what is your dream job?” I have, and it is safe to say that the job specification is so broad that a person containing half the DNA of Neil Armstrong and half the DNA of Sir Richard Branson would find it difficult to keep up with.

Stand up and be the catalyst for your change because although you may have people who will push you along the way, only YOU can take the first step. Too many people in this world are comfortable. Don’t be one of them. Take the first step - write it down on a piece of paper or speak it out loud. When said or done things incredibly find a way into existence. Crazy but true!

If you keep on doing the same thing time and time again, you will keep on achieving the same results. So, instead of complaining about how long and boring this day is going to be, surround yourself with positive thoughts and positive actions. Take that first step… Jump!!