LESSON 1: You're Never Stuck

To begin the process of contemplating, ask yourself the following questions:

1) Do you believe that your work situation is the product of choice or chance?

My work situation right now is a product of my choice. Being new to the states (April 2007), I was anxious to find a job. I sent so many resumes around until finally two companies gave an offer. I accepted this present job because it's nearer to my home (I could walk during the summer). Back then I had no car, no license to begin with, no experience with working in the states. I accepted my job because it was the more convenient choice. The other job actually offered double, but I had to work so much more hours and it was far.

Now that I think I am more confident about my skills, I want to do something else. I want to build a career, not just find a job.

2) Do you believe that you're stuck?

No, I don't. There is something more out there. It's more a question of, what is out there for me? How can I find it? Where do I start?

3) What thoughts or beliefs do you need to change, in order for you to accept that you are NOT stuck?

I need to believe that there is an opportunity out there for me. That there is actually someone who can help me and mentor me. THat I will find my career path, even if I had to start from scratch. The truth is however, I have much to offer. But how do I display that? How do I convince people that I can start from scratch and grow to learn and master something I knew nothing about?

I believe I have a great capacity to learn. I already had so much experience in the past and so much I've learned that I can contribute. But, if I had to start from nothing in order to pursue the career that's for me, I would do so. I just want to make the most out of this life.

I just want to live to my fullest potential.

Let me end this by quoting Gil Bailey, "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive."