Comments on: Where Does Your Path Lead?

By: Do You Have A Plan of Action?

Do You Have A Plan of Action? — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:50:28 +0000

[...] like having a map, with clearly defined a mile markers to guide you along the way. You always know where you are going and why. You can also anticipate challenges that are likely to occur along the [...]

By: Rocket Bunny

Rocket Bunny — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:16:22 +0000

I love spontaneity with a road map. Does that make sense? Haven’t done an “old school” road trip in about 3 years.
My scheduled trips are usually well planned out because it is a returning location so flight and hotel reservations are at hand. Simple.
I need more spontaneity in my life these days.

By: Do You Feel the Need for a Change?

Do You Feel the Need for a Change? — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:08:01 +0000

[...] prompting that feeling. Do you ever feel like that? For me, it usually happens when I sense that my path needs a bit of adjustment. Here’s what I think is going [...]

By: John Duffield

John Duffield — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:58:10 +0000

Hi Jonathan. Before commenting, I’d just like to put in a pitch for your “Sharing Life Skills” newsletter. I’d recommend it to anyone. Okay, so today I’d like to comment on “deciding what to do with our lives” with a real-life story. Here we go. I have an old friend who’s a big advocate of “life’s all about choices”. Matter of fact, his first career as CFO for a big public company made him an expert at making decisions. Trouble was, his heart wasn’t in it, so he decided to go into business for himself. He changed direction and became a tax consultant, advising people with big bucks how to keep them. Once more though, something didn’t seem to be right with that path, although it made him lots of money. Another decision was needed. This time Joe chose to become a college professor. He did what it took to go that way and quickly rose in the ranks. That’s where he is as we speak. But I spoke to Joe recently, and he said something I thought I should pass along. Deep down in Joe’s heart he knows he still isn’t on the right path. He told me so. At which I asked him this. “Joe” I said, “you’re probably the most expert guy I know at making decisions, so why don’t you just choose the path that’s right for you?”. Here’s Joe’s answer. “I wish I knew John” he said. “But there’s hundreds of neat paths I can see out there, and I can’t tell which one’s the right one”. “It’s like I was looking for a friend in a crowd at an airport or something”. “I know he’s there somewhere, but I just can’t recognize him amongst all the people”. My response to Joe was this. “What a fabulous analogy Joe” I said. “That person you’re looking for out there is YOU….and there’s a reason you can’t recognize yourself”. “There’s a reason you can choose paths ‘til the cows expire and never find the right one”. “So what’s wrong?” said Joe. “Ideas about who you are are trapped in your heart by fear” I said. “If you don’t learn how to dump that fear you’ll never be able to choose what to do with your life”. End of story. Ciao Jonathan.
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By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:24:28 +0000

Hi Kirstine, I am all for spontaneity and unplanned adventure, but I still have an overall plan. Why? Because it provides direction and a structure. Some experiences are much more meaningful when we are completely open in our approach. But you wouldn’t try to build a house without a blueprint. As with all areas of life, balance is the key.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:14:40 +0000

Hey Jonathan, I think the word journey pretty much implies action, don’t you?

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:08:28 +0000

Hi Steve, this metaphor really has severed me well over the years. Sometimes I just stop and picture myself on this journey. Then I analyze what needs to happen at that particular juncture and it help me keep my perspective.

By: Kirstine Vergara

Kirstine Vergara — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:10:42 +0000

How do we know if we’re choosing the right path? We don’t unless we’re already there. I don’t believe in planning you life every step of the way. I like surprises and sometimes the best things come unplanned. Though I have “should have moments”, I know that I wouldn’t be the kind of person that I am if things were always perfect because I carefully mapped everything out. Anyways, thanks for this post. It’s very insightful.
P.S. Sharing with you an interesting article on Following Your Heart.