I’m reading this book right now entitled What Should I Do with My Life? by Po Bronson. By the title, I’m sure it probably sounds like a self-help book. So, you may be thinking… “Of course you’re reading something like that Micah; but, that’s not for me.” Well, let me tell you that I may or may not have discovered this book in the “self-help” section of Barnes and Noble… BUT it is not your typical, step-by-step, lecture-filled manuscript. Basically, the author travelled around the country for several months interviewing various people about their lives and their careers. The book simply relates the many distinctive stories of these various individuals, the paths they’ve chosen and their experiences.
I was inspired to read this book after writing my blog entitled “Just Ask,” in which I suggest that when we have a goal, we look to others who have already achieved a similar goal and then ask for advice. I figure, that by reading other people’s success stories, I can be inspired and learn how to be more successful and feel more fulfilled.
I’m really enjoying the book because it seems genuine and un-censored. Not every person interviewed is necessarily successful by society’s standards. Different people make different choices in order to feel fulfilled. One theme though, that seems to be recurring throughout many of the individuals’ stories, is that people make mistakes. Very few people get it right without slip-ups along the way. It’s normal for people to get off track from time to time. It’s encouraging to know that everyone feels lost at times. But that shouldn’t stop you from searching, dreaming, and trying. The important thing is that if you’re not content and you want something more, you take action to make your dreams a reality!
Xoxo
Micah
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