Under the Bleachers

Growing up, I often cleaned beneath the bleachers of my father’s ice rink, where popcorn kernels soaked in stale beer stuck to half-eaten hotdogs. In comparison, my bathroom should have sparkled like a sterile operating room. But it didn’t. It was a wake-up call—an acknowledgment that I had allowed many aspects of my life to deteriorate. Did I think someone else would step in and tidy things up for me? When had it escalated to this point? Why hadn’t I noticed it sooner? More importantly, when would I start cleaning not just my bathroom, but my entire life and career?

Sometimes It Takes Time

Scrubbing didn’t always suffice. Many times, I had to let the cleaning solution sit and penetrate the grime. When I returned after twenty minutes, the dirt came off with ease. This made me ponder what areas of my life required a similar soaking and what solutions I could apply. How deep did my denial run?

Start at the Top

In tackling the bathroom cleanup, I wisely chose to begin with the cobwebs clinging to the twelve-foot ceilings. I realized that if I waited to deal with them, I would end up needing to clean up the mess they left behind. The same principle applies to life—what area needed my immediate attention for maximum impact? This was a tough question to answer. However, after evaluating eight common life areas I often discuss with clients, I quickly pinpointed the one that would influence the others the most.

The Domino Effect

Through self-reflection, it became evident that enhancing my career would have a ripple effect on my finances, relationships, health, fitness, spirituality, living environment, and family. My career aspirations were far more significant than what I had been permitting myself to pursue. Like the neglected bathroom, I realized I had been ignoring my true passions and playing it safe. My potential was immense, but my motivation, confidence, and determination were lacking. It was time to eliminate the excuses and start transforming my life.

Finding the Right Formula

I faced a decision: should I change my career, improve my current job, or combine various income streams into a new career path? How was I supposed to navigate this? Most of my past career choices were opportunities that came my way, but now I felt compelled to create something unique that would harmonize my passions, skills, and desires. I wasn’t looking for just any job; I craved something that would nourish my soul.

Quiet on the Set! Take-Two

What happens when you mix a video editor/producer with a life/executive coach, and sprinkle in a writer, actor, professor, and improvisational comedian? You get me! It became clear that my writing had the greatest potential to unify these diverse elements. So here I am, innovating and enhancing my writing while crafting a new career path.

What About You?

Is your career resembling a filthy bathroom floor in need of serious attention? Are you in denial? Have you overlooked your passions, skills, and interests? Are you dissatisfied with how you’re spending your precious time? I encourage you to seek out a life coach who can assist you in navigating your journey and uncovering your ideal career. A coach can provide a fresh perspective when you feel stuck and help you scrub away the denial. While it’s challenging to look honestly at ourselves, a skilled coach can gradually reveal hidden areas that require attention. Once you open your eyes and reignite your passion for becoming the best version of yourself, your coach will motivate and challenge you to take meaningful action. Change only comes through action!

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