Monday, February 2, 2009
Chapter Four Blast!
The next time you find yourself standing in front of a mirror, ask yourself "Who am I?" Think you could answer? It's really not as easy as it sounds. The fact of the matter is we really don't know ourselves as well as we think. Consider this: What are your hobbies, your dreams, your passions? What do you find most relaxing? Who do you consider to be positive influences and motivators in your life? What events have helped shape your perspective about succeeding through adversity? These are some of the things that help us discover who we are and also bring balance, direction and a sense of purpose to our lives. Use the mirror to truly self-reflect and make work-related setbacks a thing of the past. Reaffirm your professional power. I challenge you to find the connection between passion and occupation. Then Organize, Analyze, Devise and Execute the perfect plan to meet your goals!
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I agree that there is definitely a connection in what we are passionate about and what career field we should be in. I believe God created us with an assignment to fulfill and equipped us with all we need to get it done successfully. We should never let people talk us out of what we were "made" to do.
Hey Candace. I really enjoyed you last night at the meeting. Your book was very in touch with reality and motivating. The realness you express in your book is so relateable, which makes the book excellent. Keep up the good work!! I wish you nothing but success and good fortune.
Tiffany Brown with Book Talk Time
My senseless ramblings.
1. I feel most people know who they are but that perception is not always how others see us or it is not the person we want to be.
2. As weak as it sounds sometimes you can't chase a dream because you get caught up the "financial trap". You can't devote full time to your passion because you make to much money in your present occupation to quit.
3. There isn't too many people getting paid to do what they really love. They are working to support their family.
4. Marry young, have kids, get a good paying job, and become trapped in the life you live.
5. Maybe that is the dream. Have a nice job and great family
Now let the bashings begin.
Is this a book for 4th graders bc, its not really insightful.Most people by the time they hit college can decide what they want to pursue. Do they always follow their passion? no, bc sometimes college students will pursue careers that will pay the bills. I am not understanding how after college it hit you that it will be hard to find a job and needed a network and experience to get the best jobs. I majored in business at the U of M and didnt get my first job until a yr later. It wasnt in the field that I was passionate about so I pursued my passion - Consumer Marketing. That took two years. I love what I do. Its not easy, and I went on countless interviews and was rejected over and over. But who hasnt been?! This information isnt new, you just have to keep at it. There are millions of people who arent working in the field they are passionate about - this is nothing new. In this economic crisis that we are in, most people just want a job period.
I think the context of the book was pretty clear -- star student thought good grades and magna cum laude status was enough but got a rude awakening in the job market. The bottom line is that students need to put themselves in a position to win or be successful in the job market thru planning and preparation, e.g. self-knowledge, internships, and networking. This is nothing new but planning and preparation definitel can NOT be over-stated.
WOW! Just like "you know what" (on the human body) and opinions..everybody got one. And everyone is entitled to express their thoughts and that's why I have decided to write again. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, M.D. are two very good and inspiring books (there are more good books and maybe better ones, but I am only pointing out these two). They are written purposely so that a 4th grader can read them and that is the beauty and the genius behind there selling success. We, "Albert Einsteins", love to be critics of things that come easy for us, but everyone does not see the world as we do. Some people need a bit of help.. maybe a push, encouragement, and to some enlightenment..maybe someone out there feels like "MAN, so I am not the only one who feels this way about my path in life". And there are people like us, "Einsteins", who know exactly what to do - we don't need any encouragement - we have it figured out (let me also add that even Einstein found inspiration outside of himself). Gina, I respect your opinion and I am sure that life has thrown it's curve balls at you and you have overcome, but every person may not know what WE know and they may not have the same drive as US..you are successful because somewhere down your path you found encouragement from some place..even if it was from your own self motivation..I congratulate you, but my friend sometimes 1 speech, 1 conversation, 1 image, 1 book, or maybe 1 written sentence could be all it takes to move and encourage only 1 person. I applaud the author for posting your blog..that in itself is a strong measure of her (Candace Spicer) character. She could have easily ignored it and only posted the good stuff, but her point exactly -life, it is not always the good stuff..you take what comes your way and either embrace it or stump over it and keep trucking. Candace, my hat is off to you..every person who establishes a mustard seed of success has critics --from Barack Obama to even the authors I mentioned earlier..It comes with the territory. Candace, we the onlookers, will sit back and continue to critic your work while at the same time some of us will do absolutely nothing but criticize. -GodSpeed!
Wow, so true! A lot of times we don't really take the time to focus on who we really are. I have personally gotten caught up in the tasks of everyday life and making others happy, that I have forgotten what makes me happy. No more, time for self-reflection...
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