Climbing The Ladder

Are you climbing the ladder for success? If so, make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall before the prior rungs break off.

We’re all on the “replacement” list. You just want to stay off the top of it.

Sports players, actors, all of us in some way have scheduled hours to “prove” ourselves. Do you ever feel insecure, fear of failing? Many, if not all, ask the question: “How’d I do on that?” All of us are looking for affirmation.

Did these people just “jump” into their careers? Don’t think so!!! Most of us, including myself, have taken a “wide-range” approach that we easily understand thus falling into our own “comfort zone.” As your schedule permits, read the beginning of several actors/actresses: Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, and Robert De Niro. Starting out, most of these people slept in the cars.

Case Story #1

True story, the name has been changed:

A friend of mine who I’ll call Mia, complains about her job “ALL” the time. She literally HATES her job and every day is a struggle. I asked her what she really would like to do of which she had no idea. All she knew was that she didn’t want to stay in this job for the rest of her life.
I gave her baby-step suggestions – I told her in order to get into the clerical field, she’ll definitely need to know Microsoft Office. Matter of fact, today knowing Office is an essential part of life. I told her to order Video Professor which would teach her in her own scheduled time frame in her own home.

No interest shown!!! I suggested that she attend a one day seminar such as Fred Prior/Career Track, or Skill Path regarding anything that would help her growth, such as, Communication Skills for Women. Again, no interest shown.

I’ve concluded that she wants to continue to complain and stay in her “comfort zone.”

Case Story #2

Again true story, the name has been changed:

Kayla is on unemployment. Although she feels weary and tired working in a company environment (as I do,) she is searching for this type of position (as I am, sort of.)
Since she has an overwhelming passion for animals, I suggested that she speak with her Vet and volunteer her services as a Vet Assistant. I told her that this would allow her to acquire a feel for this type of job in addition to increasing her experience. This experience could create unlimited opportunities.

As of today, I’m not certain of her plan nor is she.

I’ll leave you with this thought: http://www.dash-movie.com/.