Thank you for your support and vote! I received 2,469 votes. While I was not selected to be casted for Oprah and Mark Burnett's new reality show competition, I most certainly had an exciting experience that gave me new knowledge, wisdom, energy and strength to keep pursuing my dreams. Yes, I was disappointed over the loss. I even cried raindrop tears. This disappointment and loss are okay because they were a part of the risk. I have no regrets because I had a lot of fun and now, I am better equipped for the next opportunity.
I learned so much from business, professional and personal perspectives. From a business perspective, I learned about what is involved in the casting of a reality show. For example, no matter what the content focus is, the participants are usually a mix of people whom viewers will hate, love, find funny and have great talent. I also learned what casting directors look for in the paper application and what it takes to run a savvy social-media marketing campaign.
From a professional development perspective, I learned that without having people to interact with during my presentations, I'm a nervous wreck talking directly to a camera and not a person. For this, I will take camera skills training. In the meantime, give me my people! :)
From a personal growth perspective, I still strongly believe that finding the courage to break away from our comfort zones and to take risks, regardless of what others may think, say, do or don't do, brings greater opportunities for people to reach their desired goals, dreams and happiness. Life and work lessons are important to learn and master as they evolve us into a greater, better and happier being.
Here's to you going for it!
Nancy
