Your Dream Career Shouldn’t Be an Alternate Reality
Finka Jerkovic
?? Forging bright career forecasts for mid-career professionals who don’t settle for mediocre through Your Brilliant Difference Branding. ?? Career Advancement Coach ??? Podcast Host ?? Author ?? Founder of Finka Inc.
Dear Leader,?
What did you want to be when you grew up????
Perhaps when you were a kid you imagined yourself being a doctor, a teacher, or an athlete. What about today? If you had a re-do, what would you do?????
This reminds me of my banking days when I attended a training session on a new insurance product. As an icebreaker, the facilitator went around the room and asked everyone if they weren’t a banker, what else would they be???
People said things like a florist, a sports reporter, an interior designer, or an entrepreneur. The room filled with chuckles as each person expressed their alternate career, but there was also an undertone of unease that went along with it. It was as though everyone in the room caught a glimpse of who they could have been, but were regretfully sitting in this sterile, white office building boardroom talking about insurance. (No offense here if you’re in banking or insurance).??
But think about it: You will spend about 45 years working. That’s 50% of your life span, if you live to the average life expectancy of 85. That’s a whole lot of time to be doing something you don’t love or becoming someone you don’t recognize.??
I’ve been confronted and conflicted with both. I don’t want that for you. Instead, my wish for you is to find a fulfilling and successful career where you get to implement work you love, using the God-given gifts you’ve been bestowed with, for the reason you were put here on this Earth. You have specific gifts that are here for a particular purpose. You’ve got this one life to live. I want you to make the most of it, and your career is the best place to start.??
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What does your dream career look like to you? Are you living in that career now? If not, what would you do to change it??
Sincerely,?
Finka Jerkovic?
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2 个月It's so important to reconnect with our childhood dreams and align our careers with what truly lights us up. Great article Finka ??
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2 个月Congratulations on launching 'Letters to Leaders.' This first volume sounds like an enriching read, and a great opportunity to reflect on personal career goals.
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2 个月Great post Finka!