My hockey team lost in the finals yesterday. I hate losing, most people do. But I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m proud of my team and the fact that we chose to compete at the highest level we could play. We could\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve entered less competitive divisions and greatly increased our chances of winning a championship. But what would\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been the fun in that? I believe that its not just about winning, its about how you win and the road you take to achieve success. Putting it in simple terms, high risk = high reward, low risk = low reward.<\/p>\n
Now, this made me think about how people approach their careers. Think about your job and what you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re doing today, what you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve done over the past few years, and what you envision yourself doing for the next 10 years. Does your job make you happy? Does it excite you? Is it what you really want? There are far too many people out there who dislike their jobs, are bored with what they do and wish they could do something else. Do you have a passion or idea and wish you could make it into a business?<\/p>\n
Well, the only way to find out is to actually go out and do it. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not saying quit your job, jeopardize your financial situation and go blindly after your endeavor. People have obligations, families to support, and bills to pay. I understand that. But you can still work your 9-5 job and pursue your dream at the same time. Work hard, spend time with family and friends and then make time for your passion. I never said it would be quick and easy. If you want to make something successful you have to work at it, put in the long hours and be patient. Do your research, get advice, set goals for yourself. If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have adequate capital, then save money and put yourself in a position to go after your venture at some point in the future. Nothing comes easy. But we have one life and only one chance to do it. So take a risk and go after your dream. My motto has always been, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to work hard, why not work hard for yourself?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Success isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t guaranteed, but if it wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t hard, then everybody would do it.\u00c2\u00a0 That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what makes it so satisfying when you reach the end goal.<\/p>\n
So if it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s something you really want, then take that risk. No excuses, pursue your passion. Twenty years down the road you can tell yourself that at least you gave it your best shot. You didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t choose the easy route. You competed at the highest level you could. Work hard, play harder! Good luck with your ventures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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