It’s very exciting to be recognized for my efforts at a time when there’s so much uncertainty in our world.
Embarking on a new career in my late 40’s was daunting and rid with much uncertainty… but I knew I needed a change. I’m not going to lie, in the beginning, 8 years ago say, it was a white knuckling process. I was constantly trying to manage when I’d reap what I’d sewn. My timelines sucked, always.
Today, when I look back, I’m not quite sure what I the fuss was for. Recognition from an outside source I guess. I was handing over a lot of power in hopes that something or someone would validate my worth, my efforts. I was waiting and waiting for a sign to tell me I was on the right path. When really it was up to me to already know that.
Well, once I knew I was on the right path, things changed. The clients came, the referrals came… and because I was already okay with where I was at, the outcome of my efforts was a lovely addition to what I already knew within but it did not define me like it once did.
So my take away from this is, do what you love, drop the timelines, keep the engine fuelled with action and enjoy the many landscapes getting to your destination.
pamblanchard