The story of the human race is the story of people selling themselves short. People have a tendency to settle for far less from life than they are truly capable of.
Many people are spinning their wheels in careers
where they should be moving rapidly onward and upward.
Abraham Maslow
In addition to my communication skills coaching and teaching here in Los Angeles, I officiate non-denominational wedding ceremonies (check out my bio for this part of my story). I belong to several national wedding associations, including one named WIPA.
At a recent networking event, I looked around the ballroom at my fellow wedding vendors and realized what a lucky guy I am – because in this sphere of my life I get to work with some of the most deep-down good people you will find anywhere. While the wedding industry is not all fairy tale dreams, it is an arena that attracts some remarkable people.
In reflecting on what allows my colleagues to shine, it occurred to me that wedding professionals work from a place of heightened awareness of the client. Because it is a people-centric industry, the world of weddings is demanding and challenging, but so much of it is creative and innovative.
The folks I admire take pride in their “brand” and relish being part of a larger endeavor. They respect their colleagues’ brands and admire each other’s handiwork and skill wanting to know, “how did you get to be so good at what you do?”
A wedding pro knows that without the satisfaction of the couple their work means nothing. And this truth guides them in the joy they take in their work.
Critics of weddings say that it’s all a whole lot of nonsense for just one day. I think a real wedding pro knows that it’s a whole lot of something for the purpose of celebrating life.
While I enjoy officiating weddings for many reasons, the chief reason is that I’m part of something bigger than me – something that is life-affirming.
That is also the reason why I love being a communication skills coach and trainer.
I help people “find their voice” – and what could be more life-affirming?
I think that at some point you need to look around where you work and ask:
Am I happy sharing my energy with these people?
What’s more, I think eventually each of us has to answer this question:
Why do I do what I do?
If you’re unhappy in your work, then I’ll tack on the follow-up question:
If you weren’t doing what you’re doing, what would you be doing?
And, hey, I’ll tack on this follow-up to the above follow-up:
Why aren’t you doing it?
I know you need a job.
Each of us, though, needs something else – we need “meaning.”
Mark Twain said ~
The two most important days in your life are
the day you are born and the day you find out why.
Let that sink in – and let me leave you with two final questions ~
Have you found out YOUR “why?”
What are the sources of meaning in your life?
Want help discovering YOUR “Why?”
Have you been thinking about Life-Skills Coaching?
Let’s explore how I can help you gain massive traction on your goals!
JP@thebusinessofconfidence.com
818-415-8115