Has anyone ever told you you could be President of the United States? This unbelievable goal is closer than you might think when you find your purpose.
When I was a kid, my mom said I could do anything, even be President of the United States. 🇺🇸
For a long time, this was mildly inspiring. 🌟
🌟 However, as life went on, I saw that I wasn’t making much progress toward becoming president of the United States. 😕
👔 Besides going to work five or more days a week and making steady payments on student loans and other debts, I wasn’t doing much of anything with my life. 💼💰
😫 I Was Frustrated
Looking for a cure to my frustration and an answer to my stalled life, I did what any person educated at top schools would do:
📚 I read books,
📝 Took classes, and
📖 Even bought a book about building my life brand. I didn’t finish it.
📉 As my marriage cratered and my career flatlined, I was passed over for promotions four times in three years.
I started paying for counselors, coaches, therapists, doctors, attorneys, and participated in 12-step programs, Weight Watchers, Toastmasters, and Landmark Worldwide.
👁️ As I continued looking for answers, I finally began to see the problem:
I was living to fulfill other people’s dreams. 😶
It turns out I didn’t have any real goals in life. Is paying my bills and retiring in 30 years really a goal?
I had no real meaning in my life, and despite all the people in my life, no one was sharing it with me. 🤷♂️
Going through the motions, living my mom’s plan of getting good grades, going to college, and getting a good job wasn’t working for me. 🎓💼
I had the job and I was paying the bills. Now what? 🤷
😞 It wasn’t the real me. I hated it.
The path to success begins with finding your purpose
When I began clarifying my desires, permitted myself to dream, dared to write them down, and had the courage to accept what I wanted, it was as though I was finally able to breathe. 🌊
I permitted myself to enjoy my life, maybe for the very first time, and allowed myself to enjoy my job and to enjoy making money. 💰
I realized I hadn’t been taking care of myself or other people in my life. 🤗
⬆️ When I committed to having fantastic relationships and truly stepping into leadership, my life turned around. 🚀
I met an amazing woman who trained me for my first two marathons, lost 50 pounds, and started doing triathlons for fun. 🏃♂️🏊♂️🚴♂️
I began enjoying my job, was selected to lead teams, and finally received that promotion. 🙌
🌍 I concluded the world could work for everyone, and it starts with clearly defining your purpose.
✨ You can’t reach your full potential until you clarify your beliefs, purpose, and goals. 🎯
Find your purpose, and dare to declare your future! 🚀💫
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