The road to success is always under construction.

That would be just like the majoriy of the roads in Florida. The difference is we have control over the individual roads we choose to take when driving. Finding the road to success…that’s a different story.

We travel many paths when we have our sites on ultimately being successful. Going to school, taking additional training, and even working on individual projects that we feel may turn into a good fit for what we can see ourself doing in the future, all are pathways. Learning to accept the reality that an “overnight success” rarely happens is important, even in Hollywood.

What defines success for one person may not be the same for another. I know a successful lawyer who stopped practicing law, and opened up a gourmet cooking shop. People that knew her were stunned, because her law practice was so “successful.” When I talked to her about her new business venture she was excited and said that she was tired of having migrane headaches (which apparently were pretty common when she was practicing law). That was at least 12 years ago and her store has been a great “success.”

That story is one of many. I am sure that you know someone who decided to step away from their daily routine and try something new. Here is the important part; don’t just jump out there and throw money at a plan that is not clear. Develop your plan and work your plan. If you want to try something new that you do not have current experience in, don’t let that stop you. Just realize that you have some research to do, some planning to do and invest that time. It is not wasted time. Learning is never a waste of your time.  

Working on your goals is absolutely NEVER a waste of time.

Where you are today will not be where you are in a year. Even if you are still at the same job or still working as a caregiver, you are learning something every day. You are learning skills, even if it is patience, and that will increase your potential for success in the future. While your road is under construction, avoid the pot holes and climb the hills. There is more to do, more to experience, and you have what it takes to reach the goals you have. Work on these thoughts for the next few days and come up with a map to plan your route!“Now, let’s get going!”  xo Sally