Dear Are We There Yet,

      Whoa....let's slow down a minute.  There's nothing wrong with be ambitious and having goals, but let's look at your career as if it were a highway, with your goal being the destination. You're on a journey.  Sometimes you will feel like you are in the slow lane and other times you will accelerate so fast it will make your head spin.
If you're just starting out, you may feel like you're in the slow lane because of other obligations, like a job, family, another career or business, and sometimes you may have to pull over to give them some attention. As you progress,  hone your skills, become  more well known, develop your fan base, you'll move over into the middle lane. There you will begin to cruise along at a steady pace, picking up speed, having new experiences, expanding your act, getting more comfortable in the driver's seat.  Next thing you know, you'll be in the fast lane, looking in your rearview mirror at how far you've come. Maybe you'll be making enough money to quit that survival job you hate, giving you even more time to focus on your passion. You'll find your voice, develop your persona and next thing you know, you're there! Exactly where you want to be.  And just remember, you don't ever have to be in that car all by yourself.  The carpool lane is always open.  There you can ride with other drivers for moral support, networking, compassion, friendship, whatever you need.  Be there for others and let them be there for you.
Now go set your GPS,
fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride!!

 

 
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