Define Me:
My professional world up to this point has led me down that path that so many others have already traveled. I have let my job determine not only what I do for a paycheck but also who I am. When meeting someone new one of the first questions always asked is, “So, what do you do?” This is more than a question of conversation it shows that at the very least we subconsciously associate our way of paying the bills with who we are. I have recently begun to answer this ice breaker question with anything other than describing my job. It is an important first step in really separating who I am from what I do. This is a process that I must go through so that I can begin answering both questions as I wish for them to be answered. In other words, I want to define for myself who I am and what I do. I want to be able to answer those questions from self-motivation rather than describing my job. I think that through changing the way I answer these questions I will slowly start to redefine who or what controls and motivates me. So goal #1 for 2010 is to Define Me.
When your work is something you're passionate about answering that question will be easier and people see your excitement (which leads to better business). You're way ahead of the game by starting down this road!
Posted by: Deacon Bradley | 02/06/2010 at 09:08 AM