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Have You Arrived Yet?

July 28, 2017 by Colin Gautrey

In terms of your work and career, have you got to where you expected or hoped you would? A position where life is fun, stimulating, rewarding. Where your performance is in flow, and no obstacle is insurmountable. A place that demonstrates you have been recognised, as you deserve to be?

Most people haven’t.

They are so busy doing a great job, banging in the results, that the success they dreamed of eludes them. They see the opportunities, but before they can seize them, they slip away beyond reach. Others seem to have all the luck, getting these opportunities with less effort, less capability and likely, less intelligence.

So, the feelings of doubt, uncertainty and unfairness grow.

At some point, most people learn acceptance. They rationalise that this is as good as it gets, and quickly bury this with feigned contentment. These people lie to themselves and their families. They know they want more – deserve more.

Where are you right now?

  1. Have you arrived at that place where you feel totally happy, fulfilled and successful? If so, I need detain you no more, except to ask if you would kindly share this with others who are less fortunate.

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  1. Are you still trying to figure out what you need to do to get there? Perhaps you’ve tried various routes, adding new skills, taking on new project, and networking as you have been told to do. But still, it’s not happening for you yet. Keep reading, because I have something important to share with you.
  2. Are you on the cusp of acceptance and feigning contentment? You don’t need to do this. You don’t need to accept what you do not like. All you need to do is find the right things to do to make it happen, fast. Read on quickly. Don’t put it off until tomorrow, it may be too late.
  3. Or, is it already too late for you? Surely not? Why would you be reading this if you’ve already given up?

Most likely, you need to keep reading because you are not where you want to be, and you still want to get there.

Which provokes the next question:

Do you know what you need to do to get where you are going?

If you found this disturbing, you may need to consider a One-to-One.

 

 

 


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