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What’s next for me?
1 Come on, make me happy
»» Exercise time limit: 15 minutes
»» On a blank piece of paper, write “#1” on the top and then list all the things you can think of that
make you happy to do. Examples may be as diverse as “walk the dogs” or “watch a movie”
to “help a child understand a new concept.” There are no right or wrong answers – only your
answers. Whatever comes to mind is what you should record.
2 Things that go bump in the day and night.
»» Exercise time limit: 15 minutes
»» On another blank piece of paper, write “#2” on the top and then list as many things you can
which you fear or make you uncomfortable. Examples may be as diverse as “speaking in pub-
lic” to “walking at night in a storm.” They could be more work related, like fearing losing your
current position, or being a laughingstock should you actually share your “wild” ideas. Once
again, there are no right or wrong answers, only those that are yours.
3 Hey, I tried, but it just wasn’t me.
»» Exercise time limit: 15 minutes
»» On yet another blank piece of paper, label it “#3” and list up to five things which come to mind
as things you’ve tried as a job or career but just didn’t work out. (You may not have any! That
alone can be a good clue of things to examine.)
Below that, list up to 5 things you have considered as a career at one time or another. They
might be childhood dreams, high school aspirations, or midlife crises desires.
Now, beside each in the second list, explain briefly why you believe it is a risk – and why
you’ve not taken it. (pays too little, have to move, family and friends wouldn’t approve/support
you, etc.)
Put a star next to the one you like the most on the list – the one you most regret not doing
(yet).
4 Something ought to be done about that!
»» Exercise time limit: 15 minutes
»» On another blank piece of paper, label this one “#4” and list all the things in the world
you’d like to change or see changed. Examples might be litter, literacy, crime, terrorism,
sustainability… it’s your list. Don’t hold back.
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5 Your own secret recipe.
»» The ultimate goal here is to discover 1) what would make you happy (the most successful
people in the world do what they love), 2) what would make you stretch a bit (growing is
good!), and 3) would have a positive impact in your world. If it sounds impossible, I assure
you, it’s not. The ultimate answer may not pop right out at you, but you do have an opportunity
to look for an innovative next step.
Lay the papers out in front of you, in order, left to right - in a way you can see all of them
easily.
Carefully review the list you made in question #4. See if you can identify one “thing” from the
list you just made which:
a) would allow you to use your starred answer from question #3,
b) involves at least one good “stretch” opportunity from question #2, and
c) has at least one, preferably more, activity connections with your answers to
question #1.
Don’t be quick to dismiss any combinations. Use your curiosity to the fullest and tell your snap-
judgment brain to take a hike for now. You might be surprised with the answers. Many people
are.
Bonus round
»» If you really did come up with an answer to question #5 (you did, right?), it’s time to learn
more, preferably from others connected to that overall concept. You may need introductions.
That’s okay. That’s easy considering the mountain you just scaled!
Make a list of five people from whom you believe you could gain new insights about this topic.
Depending upon your budget, ask them to coffee or perhaps lunch. If a face-to-face meeting
isn’t feasible, consider a video call. (Yes, really. Many people are either familiar now with
Skype and/or Oovoo - and, if not, they likely have a few people around them who are!)
In your ask, thank them in advance for considering. Be sure to share with them why you’ve
sought them out. Be as specific as possible. And, equally important, help them know why it
matters to you. It’s hard to not connect on common ground.
By the time you finish with those five meetings, you’ll have a far better feel for this interesting
new path you’re assessing. Chances are great you’ll be well on your way toward finding at
least the next step you need to make... one step closer to finding your unique way to
make a difference, every day, for you and the world around you.
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