| You think that you should make a Career Change, | | | | He was playing because he liked helping the coach |
| but you are just not sure. You like your present | | | | get the bats, balls, and equipment ready for the |
| job in Sales but you think that you might be | | | | game, and straightening everything after the |
| happier as a Buyer. You're confused. Or, you are | | | | game ended. |
| going off to College and you don't have a clue as | | | | Lastly, Zack, who has been an All Star pitcher for |
| to what to declare as your major. You are going | | | | the last couple of years, enjoys playing because |
| into a rapid meltdown. No need for the confusion. | | | | he gets to wear a uniform. He feels very |
| Do not fear. Your solution is right inside your | | | | important being the center of attention. |
| heart. | | | | Oh yeah! All the boys kind of like playing baseball |
| No I don't mean it's between arteries or anything | | | | but they are not playing it because they want to |
| like that. Your answer is in your very being and it | | | | be big leaguer, necessarily. |
| has been there since before birth. It became | | | | Now think about what I have just written. |
| manifested as you grew. God (or the Higher | | | | Tommy likes to be the celebrity of life. God (the |
| Power as some prefer to say) has blessed you | | | | Higher Power for those who choose) only knows |
| with several gifts. Unfortunately, some folks | | | | that this boy may be on stage some day. Jerry, |
| never learned how to discover them. But they | | | | although a terrific shortstop, likes organization and |
| are there. That is why you will hear a teacher, | | | | order. Perhaps he will be an Administrative |
| parent, or buddy say "hey you are really good at | | | | Director someday. On the other hand, Zack like |
| that." They are not just saying some nice words. | | | | being notice and the added importance of wearing |
| You have demonstrated and they have noticed. | | | | a uniform. Do we have a Green Beret, Policeman, |
| So how do you discover the gifts within you thru | | | | Postman, Fireman, or other professional in the |
| introspection? I have a story that I believe will | | | | making? I almost forgot about Josh. He likes giving |
| help you. I know it helped me. | | | | directions and orders. Do we have a coach, |
| A friend was at a baseball game doing some | | | | administrator, or military leader in the making? |
| research for a paper that he needed to write for | | | | Obviously, there can be more speculation about |
| a Psychology class. He approached several boys | | | | what these boys may become, but the point is |
| on the team in order to discover why they were | | | | that the God (yes, I said His name again) has |
| playing on the baseball team. Sounds simple | | | | given them gifts/talents. As they age, they can |
| enough, correct? He was expecting every | | | | look back on their youth in order to rediscover |
| member he spoke with to tell him the obvious | | | | what they liked best as they matured. And this |
| that the player loved playing baseball. To his | | | | brings us back to you who thought you were |
| surprise, that was not the case and he proceeded | | | | confused. |
| to learn Motivation 101. | | | | My recommendation to you is to take a blank |
| Tommy, the star centerfielder on the team, was | | | | sheet of paper, or use your computer notepad, |
| thrilled to be playing because he got to wear his | | | | and think back over your lifetime of things you |
| favorite player, Adam Dunn's, number. My friend | | | | enjoyed doing, people you enjoyed being with, |
| queried him further and Tommy told him that he | | | | clubs and social activities you belonged to, etc. |
| was not going to play if he would not be allowed | | | | Then ask yourself why you enjoyed them. Go |
| to wear that number. | | | | deep. Your passions in life will tell you who you |
| Josh was the very good catcher on the team. | | | | are and the career where you will find the most |
| One would figure that he would answer that he | | | | success. And let's face it; success is one facet of |
| loved baseball and wanted to be like the famous | | | | happiness on this planet. |
| Pudge Rodriguez. Surprise! He likes playing baseball | | | | I hope that this will help at least one of you out in |
| because he could direct player telling them where | | | | internet land. When you find out your WHYS, |
| to play, calling the pitches, etc. Baseball was the | | | | they will help you find the Where to apply your |
| vehicle that allowed him to pursue what really | | | | gifts. |
| motivated him. | | | | If you are motivated to do some home business |
| Jerry played a terrific shortstop and he didn't | | | | on the net, I would like to invite you to my |
| want to be like any big league player in particular. | | | | website. |