You’ll Never Get Where You’re Going

In the mid 1990s, I joined a Network Marketing company. It was after about five years at one of the largest retail stores in the country and I was in my mid twenties. We’d had a recruiting event in Houston and I wanted to see some of my Dad’s family since I was so close. I drove to Beaumont and got a chance to hang out and fellowship with cousins, aunts, and uncles.

I’m thinking it was the first time I’d visited my Uncle Frank and Aunt Martha Jo’s new house. I wasn’t entirely sure how to get back the highway and she happily showed me the way. As we neared the highway, she pulled into a gas station. I don’t recall the entire conversation, but I do recall her wisdom. “You’ll never get where you’re going, if you keep starting over.”

If I’d heeded those words, my entire life would have been different. I would’ve trudged along in that Network Marketing company, unable to recruit, but easily selling products. I would never have gotten licensed to sell Life Insurance, which led to over a decade in the Financial Services industry. I surely wouldn’t have gotten burnt out and taken a year off to self evaluate. I would not have sold cars, nor would have met one of my mentors. Herb.

I’ve stated, matter of factly, on multiple occasions that I’ve had more careers than most people have had jobs. It’s not something I say with pride nor shame, it’s merely a statement of fact. Writing, creating, as I’ve done for more than seven years now is the longest I’ve stuck with anything. It’s the manifestation of my aunt’s words of wisdom so many years ago.

I’ve written a vast array of content, from articles, to study courses, novellas, novels, resumes, pitch decks, and so much more. I find it relaxing. I find it fulfilling. I find it permanent. Digitally words can change, but once ink dries on paper, well that’s about as permanent as it gets. These last years writing wouldn’t be considered a waste if I started another career, but it would lengthen the time needed to get to where I’m going.

Today, Monday, January 29, 2024, I am grateful that:

The weekend was relaxing. Got a chance to hang with Sherman for a bit. He swung through and bailed me out of a tough spot. He couldn’t stay long, but it was good to see him, even if for a short time.

I got a chance to do some work for Diana. She’s facing a deadline and after not having clarity for a bit, she definitely has some now. Happy I could be of service.

I was able to speak with Ann and Nick this weekend. Two separate conversations and both were enjoyable. It’s great to have friends that are locals.

How do you determine when it’s time to switch?

Do you stick to things longer than you know you should?

What do you say to yourself to keep going?

Who do you talk to before you quit?

Abe,

Be Greater!!!