BY CATHARINE SYMBLÈME
If you’ve ever considered making a living doing
something besides working 40 hours a week making someone else rich, this
article is for you.
“The only true success that exists is when we
find a way to make a living doing exactly what we want. When you wake up every
morning and create your day exactly how you dream it to be, that is success.
When your passion and your work are aligned, when you would do your job for
free because you like it so much, that is success.” ~ Eric Dubay
1. You’ll step out of your comfort zone. Way
out.
And then you’ll find out that comfort is
overrated, anyway.
2. You’ll get scared.
And then you’ll survive, and it will be
impossible for the same things to ever scare you as much again.
3. Sometimes you’ll be uncertain.
When you’re uncertain, you can do one of two
things:
Stop and wait for inspiration to lead you to the
next logical step, or
Take a leap of faith and act, knowing that, even
if you make a bad choice, you’ll survive and probably learn a heck of a lot in
the process.
4. You’ll be tempted to bail out for something
more secure. And you’ll get over it.
Job security is a myth. “Regardless of pension
promises or signed contracts, the real fact of the matter is there is no ‘job
security’ in working for someone else. If
at any time for any reason the boss has a problem with you, the market goes
south, your contract’s over, the clientele fades, the account goes red, or the
business goes belly-up, then you’re high and dry on your way to becoming an
unemployment statistic.” ~ Eric Dubay
5. You will doubt your sanity.
Yep. And so will most other people. But think
about it: what has “sanity” has gotten them? What did “sanity” get you?
6. You won’t be able to please everyone.
There will be folks who are uncomfortable with
what you are doing, and unfortunately, some of them will be people you care
about. It’s okay; just keep your mouth shut and pursue your dreams without
their approval. Pretty soon, you’re going to start noticing new people coming
into your life whose hearts sing on your behalf.
7. You’ll learn just how brilliant and
resourceful you really are.
And when you know that you can stand on your own
two feet without any help—man, that feels great!
8. You’ll realize how much you have to offer.
No more crawling around on your knees begging
for what you need because you feel like you have nothing.
9. You’ll start meeting other people who chose
to pursue their dreams, too.
There are lots of cool people out here on the
ragged edge. This is where the creators are. This is where the children are.
This is where the visionaries are. This is where the John Lennons, the Ghandis,
the Oprahs, the Steve Jobs, the Bill Gates, the Nelson Mandelas, the Tony
Robbins, and the Abraham Lincolns hang out. You’re in good company!
10. You’ll learn how to be patient.
You’ll learn that the best clients, the best
gigs, the best customers are all worth waiting for, even if it means eating
Ramen noodles and couch surfing for a year.
11. You’ll learn to trust that your basic needs
will always be met.
You survived your childhood in spite of all the
stupid stunts you pulled. The universe isn’t going to let you die just like
that.
12. You will discover the true meaning of faith.
“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and
the conviction of things not seen.” ~Hebrews 11:1.
“Assurance!” “Conviction!” This means that your
dreams are already here, even though you can’t see them, smell them, touch
them, or taste them yet.
13. You’ll wonder why you waited so long.
You’ll find yourself bouncing out of bed in the
morning, eager to get started on your list for the day. You’ll have a burning
desire to contribute to the world, to uplift everyone on the planet through
what you do, because you love it so much. And even though sometimes it’s rough,
it’s so much better than being a wage slave; you’ll never want to go back.
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