When One Door Closes
The past twenty-four months have been a very challenging time in our nation. Many individuals have been directly affected by the economic downturn, others indirectly. Economic theories have been turned upside down. Business models that have worked for decades are broken.
How do you deal with these new realities? Understand your strengths and connect with your purpose in life. Give yourself permission and time to explore new options for your future. Explore the world, meet new people, expose yourself to new ideas, and try new challenges. Your direction will emerge through this exploration.
Many of you know I work with a group called “Men in Transition”, last year NPR did several stories about our workshops. This past week a gentleman announced to the group that the concept of “transition” should be thought of more than just finding your next job but the “new normal”, a permanent state of transition. By this he meant that changes in the marketplace and the world were moving so quickly that we must constantly be evolving, taking action to expand our value. He also expressed that this past twenty-four months has been a profound change for how many of the men in the group now define themselves not just their work, also their families, friends and community.
