How many times to do you stop yourself from doing something because you spend time focussing on all the things that could go wrong if you take that next step?
Well, I was recently thinking about the worst outcome of certain things I was thinking about embarking on. Conclusion? The worst outcome is death...and that's going to happen anyway one day (I know we all hate to think about it) but really, if the worst outcome is inevitable, why do we walk around with all this fear? Just go on and do what you have to do...the likely probability is that you'll end up very far from the worst that could happen!
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I have stopped myself on many occasions, some I've regretted, others not. From my experience it's been best to look before you leap. Evaluate the push & pull factors before you jump.
ReplyDeleteYou need to get on with life, nothing should hold you back from your dream, but you need balance, sometimes you need to be selfish, sometimes you need to share. Your own personal ambitions are often difficult to balance with personal relationships, or family commitments, it is all too easy to become detached. Sometimes more difficult when they also have things to pursue. So every moment you spare is precious.
You need to live now, but you too need to make sacrifices, enjoy the here and now but also work towards your future. Often the people you love don't realise the moments you spend away working, is important to both your futures - make sure you communicate this, make sure they understand that you do this for their happiness too. They should be happy if you are happy. Always be honest, always talk, always listen, always respect their opinions and consider what they say. And viz-a-viz.
Sometimes the next step is a leap of faith, it's a wonderful feeling when you know you've made the right decision, to feel the wind through your hair, the adrenalin of accomplishment. Tap into it and build on it.
Sometimes it doesn't work and often it is difficult to admit you've made a mistake, but it takes strength of character to do so, and earns you respect, not just from others, but from yourself. If you make a mistake, don't dwell on it, get it sorted, sooner the better.
I'm proud of many of my decisions, I've been fortunate to travel all over the world in my career and have made many new friends. But I cannot help but reflect on the woman I met in Hong Kong, the two years we spent together were wonderful, but the job there got me down and things stagnated. I choose to move back to Sydney after a job offer I felt couldn't refuse. I could have gone to Shanghai with her, taken a different job for less money. I love the job I'm now in, but my heart feels heavy. I now wonder if I could have made things work. Maybe the money doesn't matter, it's the experience and adventure.
I have just realised how much I've blurted on and I have no actual idea what you are embarking on - sorry! (I do have this habit of posting my thoughts on random peoples blogs. Hope that doesn't seem rude). If you have now embarked, I hope it is working out for you.
All the best,
Joseph.