Progress and Setbacks

So, this has really been an amazing month for me on so many levels. I have been progressing in my health, losing weight, and a huge uptick in my career. I've been interviewing for my dream job. It was questionable whether I was even qualified and whether I should even apply at first.

But, as I have always said I believe in the pursuit of ones dreams...especially my own ;-)

So, I did some research and reached out to some people that I thought might be knowledgeable about the position. Turned out they were familiar with the group and that they might appreciate my background. I also did some research and blindly reached out to the guy that I thought might have had the position before. Awesome idea! Then I followed up with e-mails and resumes outside of the traditional application process and they thanked me for it. We got the ball rolling and it seemed to be looking very good through 7 interviews! Then all of a sudden things went flat and I wasn't hearing from anyone. I took it within my own hands and said what can I do to move this forward? So, I scheduled a trip to Miami on my own dime and told the key contacts that I was going to be there and I'd be happy to meet with them if they were free on any of the days. I wasn't sure it was going to work at first, but I ended up getting meetings with 3 people, 2 of which were probably the biggest decision makers. So, 10 interviews and I'm possibly done. I get a call from the hiring director and he says that I had a good day and those guys are not easy to impress. He wanted me to meet with one more guy a VP. I spoke with the VP and he's talking like I have the job and he says he has no concerns...BUT, he says he thinks I should speak with one more VP before accepting the job. Unfortunately, that VP has been traveling internationally and now I am. So...I'm in wait mode for a little bit longer.

What I am hoping is that even if I don't get it, it shows I'm in the ballpark, maybe even have a chance to get on the field and play. If I don't get this one, I'll get the next one. Because I'm going to work my ass off to achieve my dreams because it really does pay off.

We Have the Power

So, I was talking with an old friend that I haven't spoken to in years. She said something that struck a chord with me. She said that anything that I have ever said I'm going to do, I've done. What a great compliment!

The interesting thing is that how often are we ever satisfied with where we are in life? I mean... I'm happy, I'm grateful for what I have, and I really have no complaints. But, on the other hand...have I gone after everything that I've wanted in life? Have I held back? Have I relentless pursued all of my dreams?

I'm not convinced I have any special powers. However, I am convinced that all of us are all powerful. I do believe that if we do set our minds to do something and make a concrete decision to make something happen...we will find a way to make it happen.

So, it's time I got back on that path. Dreams don't come true if we spend all our time dreaming.

Dreams

Keep Following Your Dreams. You Have the Right Stuff to Achieve Them.