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1. Are You In A Career You Love?
2. Seven Ways To Begin The Journey
3. Coaches Corner-Convincing Does Not Work
4. Great Resources

I. ARE YOU IN A CAREER YOU LOVE?

Are you in a career you love? Or, did you get so good at what you have been doing that it became your livelihood?

If you are dissatisfied in your career, maybe you are in the wrong one. We all have a purpose for being on this planet, and you might not be living yours. Dissatisfaction occurs not because you are doing something poorly, but because you are not living up to your fullest potential. You know this is the case when other career choices have been nagging at you, or you have been wondering for a long time why you are not doing something else.

Yes, this is a tough time for many of us. America is at war. The economy is in a recession. Some of us have lost jobs, and others have been asked to do more with less.

Life always throws different circumstances our way. Some are wonderful and some are painful. But it is up to us how we will react to what is going on around us. Yes, this may seem like an easy thing to say. But your reactions really do make a difference. They are the difference between your circumstances being the hardest thing you ever went through or the best thing that ever happened.

You may not be able to transition into a career you love as quickly as you'd like, but does that mean you can no longer try? Our economy will not be this way forever. One day down the road, you might wish that you had taken this time to plan for the next phase of your career.

There will always be reasons that you cannot be in a career that matches with who you truly are. It is up to you to find the reasons that you can.

So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FINALLY MAKE UP YOUR MIND?

Choosing whether to stay in your present career or transition into a new career is difficult for many of us because we are unsure what we would do next, or where would we begin.

I created a 21-Day Career Empowerment Program to help you think about your career in a new way. At the end of the program, you will have the insight, clarity, and knowledge to either choose your current position or your next career.

For over 12 years, I worked at many jobs that I was good at, but they left me bored and yearning for more. Each day I would come into the office, sit at my desk, and feel like my life was wasting away. I knew that I had to get out, but did not know how. The questions in this program are the questions I asked myself before I found my ideal career. For me, the answer was coaching. For you, it can be whatever you want.

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II. SEVEN WAYS TO BEGIN THE JOURNEY

Is it possible to begin your transition plan, even with the circumstances you have today. Here are 7 steps to show you how to begin.

1. Believe That You Can Have A Career You Love

This might sound like a silly statement, but many people fight me when I tell them that it is possible to enjoy their work. They tell me they tried once to do something different, and it did not work. So, they gave up. But I know deep down that they wish for something better. Stop wishing and start believing. This first step is enough to move you forward.

2. Stop Waiting For Your Dream Job To Be Handed To You

Have you ever looked around and been jealous of people who are in their dream jobs? (I have.) I spoke to a few and they all had one thing in common; they knew they were tired of being unhappy and decided to do something about it. They took responsibility for what was not working in their careers, and made a decision to change it. They knew that their dream job would not happen by accident, and they choose to pursue what they wanted. If they could do it, then so can you.

3. Decide What You Want

What do you want your next career to look like? Will it be in the same industry? Or, in different one? Will you have your own business? Or, will you be consulting so you have more time with your family and friends? (And yourself!) Right here is where most people stop dead in their tracks because they wonder how to make it work. Worry about paying bills come into their minds. Doubt about whether anyone will pay them if they switch industries, jobs, etc. circle around in their heads. Yes, these are real concerns. But if you wait until EVERY detail is figured out, you will be doing what you are doing now for the rest of your life. Decide what you want, and put it on paper. You might be surprised to see that you have just created a pretty good outline for your future.

4. Research And Research More

Use this time to explore the possibilities you see for yourself. Spend time on the Internet, read books, magazines, etc. Act as if there are no obstacles and no way you can fail. Immerse yourself in the excitement of creating your future.

5. Tell Those Who Are Close To You

This is not so they can say I told you so if it does not work out. Telling them about your next career move will keep the idea fresh in your mind. It also becomes more real as you hear it a few times. Plus, you never know where your next great idea or suggestion will come from. Let the people in your life contribute to you as you have been doing for them your whole life. Let them know about the brand new you!

6. Create Attainable Goals

What are your immediate goals? Short term goals? Long-term goals? Creating this list will motivate you if you become overwhelmed. It will also give you perspective if you tell yourself that you should be doing more. By having your priorities and your plan in place, you can focus on the task at hand. Yes, other ideas may present themselves to you, but you can decide if they will further your goal, or deter you. Eliminate what will hold you back, and incorporate what will move you forward.

7. Set A Date

When will you be in your new career? Yes, there will be factors that determine when this actually happens, but giving yourself a specific date produces something to shoot for. For example, when you set a date for your vacation, you live into that future. You make plans and arrangements so you can get away. You visualize yourself having fun and the days leading up to your trip are filled with more fun. The same thing happens in your career. You say when you will have your new career, and you put the actions in place to make it happen. It's powerful stuff but only if you use it.

DO YOU LOVE YOUR CAREER?

Do you want to transition into a career you love? Do you want to excel in the career you have now? Do you want to spend less time working and more time living your life?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then working with a coach may be your next move. Many people who have received coaching can now proudly exclaim "I love what I do!"

"I would like to thank you for all the positive changes that I've seen in my life since we started working together. After years of struggling with writer's block, I am happy to say that I am nearing the completion of a feature-length screenplay that I intend to shoot early next year. I've overcome my fear of failure and rediscovered the joys of creative writing. Now I'm experiencing total freedom around my creativity, so much so that I'm currently involved in three other film projects: a short film that I also co-wrote, and two documentary films. And, one of my documentaries: "Viva Cepeda!" was shown at Lincoln Center in NYC in August." (Mario Diaz, Director, Producer, and Writer, NYC)

Take the first step and visit http://www.surpassyourdreams.com to find out how to get started.

IV. COACHES CORNER

Since many of my newsletter subscribers are coaches, this section is for you. It contains tips and techniques to take your coaching practice to the next level.

THIS MONTH: CONVINCING DOES NOT WORK