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Today, another brain teaser for you all.
I am reading this book, Second Act Careers, to help me determine if indeed I am ready, willing and able to move on to a second act in my work life (actually, it will be a third act if you consider all the part-time jobs I held growing up!)
It is an interesting book, one that is geared mostly for folks who have retired and who would still like to work, but it is also a useful book for someone thinking of making a switch. There are lots of good ideas included from folks who have switched gears, and there are some interesting exercises to help you unlock what some of your other interests in life might be, or other things you might like to pursue.
One thing that caught my attention was the question:
What would you do for a living if you knew that you couldn't fail at it?
Smartass that I am, I thought "opera singer", but I was only joking with myself. I have no passion or interest in being an opera singer.
So I sat and thought and sat and thought (and all this time I was sober, mind you, so that is a lot of sitting and thinking!) and came up with the following:
If I could something and know that I wouldn't fail I would either
1) write a TV series OR
2) have my own little shop of WMM delights
Some people would choose the jobs they already have. If you don't choose the job you already have, if in fact the job you have is the EXACT opposite in every way, shape and form from what you are currently doing, this may be a message. Or not. For me, probably yes, it is a sign.
But it is an interesting exercise and I realized that what I really need in terms of work whenever I choose to make a change is creativity. I need creativity. I am no longer content to work 80 hours a week at something that is not creative. So the book has given me a lot of food for thought.
How about you: what would YOU do if you knew you couldn't fail at it?
On a completely different subject, I don't have much to add to the comments about the new JC rollout. The basics are good and that is where I will place any of my money that may go to JCrew this spring and summer. I don't think much will go there however.
I really liked the linen blazer in bronzed moss:
Although I will wait to see what the colour is like in real life...
Like most people, I really like the peony tshirt and the hummingbird skirt and I am bitter that J Crew puts things up online that are already sold out (if this is indeed the case!)
And I like the little espadrilles
And I liked the Lilian sandals in black as I may go black and white for summer (though I have not entirely sorted out spring colour story, so am minding my Ps and Qs!)
One thing that will definitely make the summer list is a white linen shirt:
But perhaps not by JC!
I hope you have lovely Thursdays and am not peppering you too much with my questions and big thoughts!
Tomorrow is Miller Time Friday, where I will be unveiling a nice surprise for you all for while I am away next week!
Stay Safe Out There My Friends and Remember: Carpe Diem! Foreveruary is done!
Today, another brain teaser for you all.
I am reading this book, Second Act Careers, to help me determine if indeed I am ready, willing and able to move on to a second act in my work life (actually, it will be a third act if you consider all the part-time jobs I held growing up!)
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One thing that caught my attention was the question:
What would you do for a living if you knew that you couldn't fail at it?
Smartass that I am, I thought "opera singer", but I was only joking with myself. I have no passion or interest in being an opera singer.
So I sat and thought and sat and thought (and all this time I was sober, mind you, so that is a lot of sitting and thinking!) and came up with the following:
If I could something and know that I wouldn't fail I would either
1) write a TV series OR
2) have my own little shop of WMM delights
Some people would choose the jobs they already have. If you don't choose the job you already have, if in fact the job you have is the EXACT opposite in every way, shape and form from what you are currently doing, this may be a message. Or not. For me, probably yes, it is a sign.
But it is an interesting exercise and I realized that what I really need in terms of work whenever I choose to make a change is creativity. I need creativity. I am no longer content to work 80 hours a week at something that is not creative. So the book has given me a lot of food for thought.
How about you: what would YOU do if you knew you couldn't fail at it?
On a completely different subject, I don't have much to add to the comments about the new JC rollout. The basics are good and that is where I will place any of my money that may go to JCrew this spring and summer. I don't think much will go there however.
I really liked the linen blazer in bronzed moss:
Although I will wait to see what the colour is like in real life...
Like most people, I really like the peony tshirt and the hummingbird skirt and I am bitter that J Crew puts things up online that are already sold out (if this is indeed the case!)
And I like the little espadrilles
And I liked the Lilian sandals in black as I may go black and white for summer (though I have not entirely sorted out spring colour story, so am minding my Ps and Qs!)
One thing that will definitely make the summer list is a white linen shirt:
But perhaps not by JC!
I hope you have lovely Thursdays and am not peppering you too much with my questions and big thoughts!
Tomorrow is Miller Time Friday, where I will be unveiling a nice surprise for you all for while I am away next week!
Stay Safe Out There My Friends and Remember: Carpe Diem! Foreveruary is done!
