You know, we probably have more in common than you think. Realtors, lenders and insurance agents for the most part are self employed and enjoy a certain freedom that is not available in most professions. You can set your own schedule, work as hard as you desire and pretty much decide how you live your life.
So why did you choose your career?
We all have our own reasons so let me share mine with you.
For close to twenty years I worked in the energy industry. I had a wonderful career and all of the perks that go with being highly placed in several companies. After years of successes and failures I realized that even though I had been commercially successful, I didn't feel like I was accomplishing anywhere near my potential. It seems like the more money I made, the less I was doing to be a citizen of humanity.
After years of soul searching, I walked away. Yep, I left a wonderful career to follow my heart. Now, if you read my bio you may be thinking "whatever". This guy left a great career to start an insurance agency? What a load of crapola.
My reason for starting my own business was a decision to ultimately position myself in a lifestyle where a significant portion of my life would be dedicated to philanthropy and helping people. Quite honestly, these endeavors have enriched me spiritually but there has been quite a negative impact on my economic position.
There are days when I look back at my decision and the struggles of building a business in a soft economy and start to question did I do the right thing. When I start to feel blue I have a file in my office of letters and articles of the impact I have had on the lives of those people I have helped along the way.
Those letters, articles and such may not put $1 in my bank account or helped me through these difficult economic times but to me they are priceless. I hope that you take advantage of the freedom that your career has given you and choose to invest some of your energy into serving mankind.
We all define success in our own terms and to date I do feel that I have been successful and will continue my journey to serve those who need a hand. Will you join me?
As I say to my fellow bikers which also works in this context, "enjoy the ride"
That's all I have to say about that.
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