tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post8038740194534436207..comments2024-03-29T07:36:56.875-07:00Comments on The Forty-Five: Wisdom and WorkToirdhealbheach Beucailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-15560722032391110442009-02-15T17:01:00.000-08:002009-02-15T17:01:00.000-08:00Wow - you make me feel like I actually accomplishe...Wow - you make me feel like I actually accomplished in a reasoned and logical fashion. Sad to say, it was mostly forged out in the last five minutes of my walk afer grumping for 40 minutes.<BR/><BR/>I would agree with what you say, although I might put a slight twist in my thoughts. <BR/><BR/>1) There are parts of my job that I do enjoy - audting, for example, including the report writing and follow-up. There are parts that I don't. I need to gravitate towards those parts that I do enjoy (and tend to want to be better at).<BR/><BR/>2) Even within my current job function, there are things I like to do - as I mentioned above, the report writing, the application of regulations, the creation of new systems. I can do that in my current career field - again, I just need to focus my attention in those areas.<BR/><BR/>3) Other things that I want to do, to be crass about it, require money. I happen to work in a well paying industry (when I have a job, that is). I need to use this to get to the other places - not just that sort of "well, I'll do it someday" but set aside the money (and time) to move towards those other goals. <BR/><BR/>Le Quebecois is the inspiration here. He did what he could within the industry he worked in to stay active and interested, eventually focusing on those parts he liked - along with his eyes on the prize of what to do after that. Say thanks to him for me.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-59372609628932083442009-02-14T22:50:00.000-08:002009-02-14T22:50:00.000-08:00I think this is a very telling post. You have made...I think this is a very telling post. You have made a significant self-discovery.<BR/>"So you're saying that you can focus on what is important when it matters, to the point you let others things go. Just a matter of perspective."<BR/>When I was in my 30's I wasted time regretting that I wasn't a forest ranger. I wasn't willing to go school at night to get the necessary degree that would have allowed me to pursue it. Later on in my late 40's when I could have gone back to school I found excuses why I no longer was suited to pursue it. I think I finally got a glimpse of the bigger picture and realised it didn't matter what I did as long as I made a difference in whatever I chose to do. I think you are realising the same thing now.songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033116857868041012noreply@blogger.com