Comments for Pursuing Meaningful Work http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:06:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-2255 Brent Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:06:01 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-2255 Thanks Wayne! Yes, it is a great time of year to make those plans and review them. Steph and I just did some of that on our end of the year get away...and really enjoyed the process. Thanks for adding to the discussion Wayne :) Thanks Wayne! Yes, it is a great time of year to make those plans and review them. Steph and I just did some of that on our end of the year get away…and really enjoyed the process. Thanks for adding to the discussion Wayne :)

]]> Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Wayne Henderson http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-2241 Wayne Henderson Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:36:23 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-2241 Brent, thanks for this timely reminder post! It's a natural time of year to make our plans for the coming year (even though we should probably do this monthly). Definitely something to think about AND act on. Brent, thanks for this timely reminder post! It’s a natural time of year to make our plans for the coming year (even though we should probably do this monthly). Definitely something to think about AND act on.

]]> Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Brent Green http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-2156 Brent Green Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:35:10 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-2156 So true Ann - all of us need support and help along the way! So true Ann – all of us need support and help along the way!

]]> Comment on 158 Pursuing Meaningful Work –Make Changes and Move Towards Meaningful Work by Brent Green http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/158-pursuing-meaningful-work-%e2%80%93make-changes-and-move-towards-meaningful-work/#comment-2155 Brent Green Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:34:10 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3704#comment-2155 Hi Caroline! Any new developments on your 'journey'? :) Hi Caroline! Any new developments on your ‘journey’? :)

]]> Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-1916 Brent Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:34:35 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-1916 You crack me up Josh :) You crack me up Josh :)

]]> Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-1914 Josh Bulloc Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:43:39 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-1914 My career has a 6-pack. My career has a 6-pack.

]]> Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Ann Musico http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-1898 Ann Musico Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:23:16 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-1898 That's exactly right Brent - and sometimes we just feel we should be able to do it ourselves, as if there's something wrong with getting help. That’s exactly right Brent – and sometimes we just feel we should be able to do it ourselves, as if there’s something wrong with getting help.

]]> Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-1897 Brent Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:17:01 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-1897 I think you are right Ann! But...we get focused on life sometimes for ourselves....and don't realize how much we need help from others :) I think you are right Ann! But…we get focused on life sometimes for ourselves….and don’t realize how much we need help from others :)

]]> Comment on Take Your Career to the Next Level…but with Help… by Ann Musico http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/take-your-career-to-the-next-level-but-with-help/#comment-1896 Ann Musico Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:09:59 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3722#comment-1896 Great post - this is true in every area of life! Great post – this is true in every area of life!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1320 Brent Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:17:48 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1320 Kathryn - Thanks for taking time to comment on the blog and encourage Josh and Colin - appreciate it :) Kathryn -
Thanks for taking time to comment on the blog and encourage Josh and Colin – appreciate it :)

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Kathryn Lehan http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1318 Kathryn Lehan Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:02:08 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1318 Yikes Colin! Don't lose heart, okay? I've had my share of false starts and big yucky failures too. Most people have. As counter-intuitive as it sounds, sometimes God allows us to fail because he has something bigger for us to do. God has to prepare us to handle it though. Often preparation involves building our character and removing obstacles. Consider those job losses, etc. as obstacles God cleared away for you. Usually we know at some level when something isn't working but we hang on. That uncomfortable feeling means, "make a change." I've learned the hard way that when God wants you to move, he makes you uncomfortable, and if you don't obey, he moves you by force (and it's never pretty). Get back in the game, Colin. Keep playing. The game is far from over. If you quit now, you're going to miss the big pay-off that is just two more steps away. Yikes Colin! Don’t lose heart, okay? I’ve had my share of false starts and big yucky failures too. Most people have. As counter-intuitive as it sounds, sometimes God allows us to fail because he has something bigger for us to do. God has to prepare us to handle it though. Often preparation involves building our character and removing obstacles. Consider those job losses, etc. as obstacles God cleared away for you. Usually we know at some level when something isn’t working but we hang on. That uncomfortable feeling means, “make a change.” I’ve learned the hard way that when God wants you to move, he makes you uncomfortable, and if you don’t obey, he moves you by force (and it’s never pretty). Get back in the game, Colin. Keep playing. The game is far from over. If you quit now, you’re going to miss the big pay-off that is just two more steps away.

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Kathryn Lehan http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1317 Kathryn Lehan Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:45:25 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1317 Nicely said Josh... may I quote you in my training materials? No royalties though. Nicely said Josh… may I quote you in my training materials? No royalties though.

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1313 Brent Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:47:40 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1313 Seems like you are on a good path Gwyn....glad you've got good support. I love the international travel...but I love coming home as well :) Seems like you are on a good path Gwyn….glad you’ve got good support.
I love the international travel…but I love coming home as well :)

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Gwyn http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1311 Gwyn Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:11:43 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1311 I imagine it's somewhat tiring being away from home, far away, for a length of time...and of course, your public is waiting! LOL I've been amazed at how much support I've gained by just verbalizing where I am in my calling journey with people around me. I grew up in an environment where we were all scrapping for what we could get...glad my life is in a better place now! I imagine it’s somewhat tiring being away from home, far away, for a length of time…and of course, your public is waiting! LOL

I’ve been amazed at how much support I’ve gained by just verbalizing where I am in my calling journey with people around me. I grew up in an environment where we were all scrapping for what we could get…glad my life is in a better place now!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1309 Brent Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:23:31 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1309 Thanks Gwyn! I think we did set a record w/ Emoticons in this discussion :) I think we are all prone to that 'do it ourself' mentality at some level or another. Knowing your personality type (the same as mine), I completely agree that you need good people around you, people to encourage, support, encourage, and kick you in the butt when necessary :). I had some coffee tonight (decaf), so I'm beginning to feel like a human being again after several days without it! Have had a great time here in Tbilisi, but ready to come home soon.... Thanks Gwyn! I think we did set a record w/ Emoticons in this discussion :)
I think we are all prone to that ‘do it ourself’ mentality at some level or another. Knowing your personality type (the same as mine), I completely agree that you need good people around you, people to encourage, support, encourage, and kick you in the butt when necessary :) .
I had some coffee tonight (decaf), so I’m beginning to feel like a human being again after several days without it! Have had a great time here in Tbilisi, but ready to come home soon….

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Gwyn http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1308 Gwyn Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:05:29 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1308 Great discussion going on here so of course I couldn't pass it up. :) And I want to get in on the Emoticons! :) When I look at my past failures or mistaken forays, (gentler term), what I seemed to lack was enough support, from having the "wrong" people around me, or no people because I didn't talk to anyone about what I was trying or wanting to move towards. I also lacked a lot of reality. :) Didn't research enough or talk to the right people. I always had the mindset that I had to create and build something on my own and all alone. Thankfully, I've outgrown most of that mindset. :) And that's why the PYC group and the blogs, etc. are so valued and needed! Glad you're able to handle some coffee again Brent, Elixir of Life, in any country, I guess! Great discussion going on here so of course I couldn’t pass it up. :) And I want to get in on the Emoticons! :)

When I look at my past failures or mistaken forays, (gentler term), what I seemed to lack was enough support, from having the “wrong” people around me, or no people because I didn’t talk to anyone about what I was trying or wanting to move towards. I also lacked a lot of reality. :) Didn’t research enough or talk to the right people. I always had the mindset that I had to create and build something on my own and all alone.
Thankfully, I’ve outgrown most of that mindset. :) And that’s why the PYC group and the blogs, etc. are so valued and needed!

Glad you’re able to handle some coffee again Brent, Elixir of Life, in any country, I guess!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1306 Brent Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:34:20 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1306 Your welcome Deacon! Appreciate your honesty in your feedback and your personality tendencies. As I write this, I'm sitting at a McDonald's in Tbilisi, Georgia....exhausted after a <a href="http://pursuingyourcalling.com" rel="nofollow">Pursuing Your Calling workshop.</a>. You've helped encourage me today...and I needed it :) Your welcome Deacon! Appreciate your honesty in your feedback and your personality tendencies. As I write this, I’m sitting at a McDonald’s in Tbilisi, Georgia….exhausted after a Pursuing Your Calling workshop.. You’ve helped encourage me today…and I needed it :)

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Deacon Bradley http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1305 Deacon Bradley Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:29:21 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1305 This post really hits home with me Brent, and these comments are a GREAT read too! My DISC profile says I tend to live life in a "Ready, Ready, Ready" state instead of "Ready, Aim, Fire." Colin may have crashed and burned, but I can honestly say I admire his ability to get out there and really do something. That's a big challenge for me and one I work very hard on. I love Josh's comment about failure meaning you've really tested yourself. I want to know how great I can be, and it sounds like failing is a part of that process I need to stop being afraid of! Thanks Brent and everyone else who commented. Great stuff! This post really hits home with me Brent, and these comments are a GREAT read too! My DISC profile says I tend to live life in a “Ready, Ready, Ready” state instead of “Ready, Aim, Fire.” Colin may have crashed and burned, but I can honestly say I admire his ability to get out there and really do something. That’s a big challenge for me and one I work very hard on.

I love Josh’s comment about failure meaning you’ve really tested yourself. I want to know how great I can be, and it sounds like failing is a part of that process I need to stop being afraid of!

Thanks Brent and everyone else who commented. Great stuff!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent Green http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1232 Brent Green Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:48:13 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1232 Wild at Heart...by John Elderedge. One of my favorite books of all time.... Wild at Heart…by John Elderedge. One of my favorite books of all time….

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1228 Josh Bulloc Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:00:16 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1228 It is in my to read list but I am not to it yet. Next is the book Brent loaned me but I cannot remember the name. It is in my to read list but I am not to it yet. Next is the book Brent loaned me but I cannot remember the name.

]]> Comment on 158 Pursuing Meaningful Work –Make Changes and Move Towards Meaningful Work by Caroline Gavin http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/158-pursuing-meaningful-work-%e2%80%93make-changes-and-move-towards-meaningful-work/#comment-1193 Caroline Gavin Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:52:36 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3704#comment-1193 Thank you so much, Brent!! I truly appreciate your encouragement! What an exciting leap of faith it has been! Yes, I look forward to keeping you posted on my journey...and I would love the continued support, encouragement and challenge along the way! :) Many Blessings!! Caroline Thank you so much, Brent!!

I truly appreciate your encouragement! What an exciting leap of faith it has been! Yes, I look forward to keeping you posted on my journey…and I would love the continued support, encouragement and challenge along the way! :)

Many Blessings!!
Caroline

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Colin http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1192 Colin Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:13:42 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1192 Just read Derek Sivers book, "Anything You Want". It helped me to learn a few things about my past business failures and my current reticence. In case you have a copy of the book I've included the page number for reference. My first failure is on page 47; I wasn't ready for order volume to double, but it did. Second failure, page 21; I built a huge app for a big client, but they changed their mind. My current problem? Page 2; I've lost my compass. And I did not even consider earlier times when I was in sales, because it wasn't actually my own business. Still, those failures were mostly my own and mostly reflected my total lack of respect for calling. The book is very helpful and will help me to help my son Andy, as well. He is an unabashed artist and I think he will catch onto what Sivers is saying much more easily than I. Just read Derek Sivers book, “Anything You Want”. It helped me to learn a few things about my past business failures and my current reticence. In case you have a copy of the book I’ve included the page number for reference.

My first failure is on page 47; I wasn’t ready for order volume to double, but it did.

Second failure, page 21; I built a huge app for a big client, but they changed their mind.

My current problem? Page 2; I’ve lost my compass.

And I did not even consider earlier times when I was in sales, because it wasn’t actually my own business. Still, those failures were mostly my own and mostly reflected my total lack of respect for calling.

The book is very helpful and will help me to help my son Andy, as well. He is an unabashed artist and I think he will catch onto what Sivers is saying much more easily than I.

]]> Comment on 158 Pursuing Meaningful Work –Make Changes and Move Towards Meaningful Work by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/158-pursuing-meaningful-work-%e2%80%93make-changes-and-move-towards-meaningful-work/#comment-1191 Brent Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:05:58 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3704#comment-1191 Thank you Caroline for the comments! It's so cool that you've taken that 'leap of faith' to focus on your God-given passions. Keep us posted on how things are going for you - will be happy to encourage, support, and challenge you along the way :) Brent Thank you Caroline for the comments!
It’s so cool that you’ve taken that ‘leap of faith’ to focus on your God-given passions. Keep us posted on how things are going for you – will be happy to encourage, support, and challenge you along the way :)

Brent

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1190 Josh Bulloc Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:53:50 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1190 Colin, I have been studying entrepreneurs for quite a while and they all seem to go through the big learning experiences similar to those you have mentioned. This reflects what Brent said but those entrepreneurs that are successful now say they needed those failures to learn how to better run their future businesses. It makes me happy that you are getting the itch to move forward again and you are also seeking council on the right approach. Keep it up, I am rooting for you. Colin,
I have been studying entrepreneurs for quite a while and they all seem to go through the big learning experiences similar to those you have mentioned. This reflects what Brent said but those entrepreneurs that are successful now say they needed those failures to learn how to better run their future businesses. It makes me happy that you are getting the itch to move forward again and you are also seeking council on the right approach. Keep it up, I am rooting for you.

]]> Comment on 158 Pursuing Meaningful Work –Make Changes and Move Towards Meaningful Work by Caroline Gavin http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/158-pursuing-meaningful-work-%e2%80%93make-changes-and-move-towards-meaningful-work/#comment-1188 Caroline Gavin Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:33:42 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3704#comment-1188 Thank you, Brent! I enjoyed this pod cast! I felt like I was walking with you... :) Your words particularly resonate with me, as I recently plunged from my career in Real Estate and financial services to follow my passion of writing, speaking and coaching. I had mentioned to some during this decision that the risk of not pursuing my dream far exceeded the risk of pursuing it. I encourage all, of course, to give thought and prayer to any decision. If God calls, however, follow with faith. Trusting Him in faithful obedience does involve risk...but also brings rewards beyond our imagination! Thank you again, Brent! Abundant blessings always, Caroline Thank you, Brent! I enjoyed this pod cast! I felt like I was walking with you… :)

Your words particularly resonate with me, as I recently plunged from my career in Real Estate and financial services to follow my passion of writing, speaking and coaching. I had mentioned to some during this decision that the risk of not pursuing my dream far exceeded the risk of pursuing it. I encourage all, of course, to give thought and prayer to any decision. If God calls, however, follow with faith. Trusting Him in faithful obedience does involve risk…but also brings rewards beyond our imagination!

Thank you again, Brent!

Abundant blessings always,
Caroline

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent Green http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1186 Brent Green Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:49:25 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1186 Colin - Thanks for taking time to share some of your story here...it really adds a lot to the discussion. You've been through a bunch! And...I think there's much to learn from all your experiences. The challenge is to take the best from all of those experiences...to learn from them...and move on into the future. Because you and I have interacted quite a bit, I think I know you better than most people who comment on our blog. I think you've got a ton to offer to others....and I think God uses you in ways even more than you realize in your work, your family, in life. But...I know you are going to move forward from these past experiences and learn from them....and you'll have an even bigger impact on peoples' lives in the future. Always good to see you interacting on our blogs Colin...thanks so much for taking time to do this..... Brent Colin -
Thanks for taking time to share some of your story here…it really adds a lot to the discussion.
You’ve been through a bunch! And…I think there’s much to learn from all your experiences. The challenge is to take the best from all of those experiences…to learn from them…and move on into the future.
Because you and I have interacted quite a bit, I think I know you better than most people who comment on our blog. I think you’ve got a ton to offer to others….and I think God uses you in ways even more than you realize in your work, your family, in life. But…I know you are going to move forward from these past experiences and learn from them….and you’ll have an even bigger impact on peoples’ lives in the future.
Always good to see you interacting on our blogs Colin…thanks so much for taking time to do this…..
Brent

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Colin http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1169 Colin Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:24:05 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1169 Sad to say, but I've gotten a bit thinner skinned with age, I think. I took a lot of risked and tried a lot of things earlier on in my life, but it is harder for me now. My last career melt down left me either unemployed or radically underemployed for two years. I have never returned to the income level I had in 2001 and I'm at about 75% of that, now, ten years later. I've started over three times, been bankrupt twice, and homeless once. The pain from those things gets in the way and makes me question myself. So I've settled for a slow drip, like a nose bleed that never ends. At this point I'm realizing that the regret of not trying is worse than the pain of doing a faceplant in the gravel parking lot of life :-/ Besides, even a long shot pays off once in awhile. Sad to say, but I’ve gotten a bit thinner skinned with age, I think. I took a lot of risked and tried a lot of things earlier on in my life, but it is harder for me now. My last career melt down left me either unemployed or radically underemployed for two years. I have never returned to the income level I had in 2001 and I’m at about 75% of that, now, ten years later. I’ve started over three times, been bankrupt twice, and homeless once. The pain from those things gets in the way and makes me question myself.

So I’ve settled for a slow drip, like a nose bleed that never ends. At this point I’m realizing that the regret of not trying is worse than the pain of doing a faceplant in the gravel parking lot of life :-/

Besides, even a long shot pays off once in awhile.

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1145 Brent Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:14:48 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1145 Josh - I like this idea that a risk should 'test' you. I think that's a good lesson....a risk will always challenge you. Thanks for adding to the discussion here! Josh – I like this idea that a risk should ‘test’ you. I think that’s a good lesson….a risk will always challenge you.
Thanks for adding to the discussion here!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1143 Josh Bulloc Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:46:17 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1143 We take risks we stop being boring. Every risk does not need to take you down but it does need to test you. I enjoy taking risks and if I fail it tells me I am living up to my potential. We take risks we stop being boring. Every risk does not need to take you down but it does need to test you. I enjoy taking risks and if I fail it tells me I am living up to my potential.

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1139 Brent Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:13:22 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1139 Appreciate the comments Jennifer! The truth is....they just took out too many loans on the previous business - ran up credit card debt as well. He's 'digging out' of that hole (which is good) but he's just too scared to take the risk. But...he keeps finding his way over to visit with me when I'm in that business establishment to talk about 'career'. Hope his 'leap of faith' is coming soon (Time for another Emoticon :) ) Appreciate your input Jennifer! Say hello to that fish-catchin' husband of yours! Appreciate the comments Jennifer!
The truth is….they just took out too many loans on the previous business – ran up credit card debt as well. He’s ‘digging out’ of that hole (which is good) but he’s just too scared to take the risk.
But…he keeps finding his way over to visit with me when I’m in that business establishment to talk about ‘career’. Hope his ‘leap of faith’ is coming soon (Time for another Emoticon :) )
Appreciate your input Jennifer! Say hello to that fish-catchin’ husband of yours!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1138 Brent Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:10:45 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1138 We are Kings of the Emoticon Josh :) We are Kings of the Emoticon Josh :)

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Jennifer Bertoldo http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1137 Jennifer Bertoldo Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:07:55 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1137 Yes, I would take a risk to find work that provided more meaning and provide a better "fit". I took that leap two times in my life, and it has been well worth it. Since this guy sees his previous business as a failure, I would advise him to examine why he considers it a failure; what went wrong and what could he have done differently? That would help to minimize the "risk" he sees in taking another leap. Life is too short to be unhappy in what we do and there are far greater risks than going after your dream! Yes, I would take a risk to find work that provided more meaning and provide a better “fit”. I took that leap two times in my life, and it has been well worth it. Since this guy sees his previous business as a failure, I would advise him to examine why he considers it a failure; what went wrong and what could he have done differently? That would help to minimize the “risk” he sees in taking another leap. Life is too short to be unhappy in what we do and there are far greater risks than going after your dream!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Josh http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1136 Josh Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:58:30 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1136 It seems that we really, really like emoticons, Brent. :) :D Yah. I think you're right, though. Leaps of faith are important. I can't disagree with you, mostly because you're right! - Josh It seems that we really, really like emoticons, Brent. :) :D Yah. I think you’re right, though. Leaps of faith are important.

I can’t disagree with you, mostly because you’re right!

- Josh

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1135 Brent Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:20:08 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1135 Yes, I can tell you have no opinions on this :) It's sad...it's just paralysis for this guy. He remembers his failure. Actually....he's still paying for it (took out a bunch of loans to start a business :( I still think risk is good...the kind that we don't have a lot of control over. Yes, we should plan...but there is always an element of risk...a leap of faith that makes life worth living :) Thanks for posting Josh! Yes, I can tell you have no opinions on this :)

It’s sad…it’s just paralysis for this guy. He remembers his failure. Actually….he’s still paying for it (took out a bunch of loans to start a business :(

I still think risk is good…the kind that we don’t have a lot of control over. Yes, we should plan…but there is always an element of risk…a leap of faith that makes life worth living :)

Thanks for posting Josh!

]]> Comment on Face Your Fear…Take Some Risks! by Josh http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/face-your-fear-take-some-risks/#comment-1134 Josh Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:13:22 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3712#comment-1134 It's funny how we say 'risk' - but we sometimes don't think about what the word really means. Risk is something over which you have no control. In this situation, Dude has to make a clear, well thought through, measured, strategic plan - and bam. Risk eliminated and he can move forward confidently. Then again, it's easier to live under a nebulous cloud of perceived risk. It's easier not to make a 'nonconformist' move. It's easier to never change. But I have no opinions on the matter... :) - Josh It’s funny how we say ‘risk’ – but we sometimes don’t think about what the word really means. Risk is something over which you have no control. In this situation, Dude has to make a clear, well thought through, measured, strategic plan – and bam. Risk eliminated and he can move forward confidently.

Then again, it’s easier to live under a nebulous cloud of perceived risk. It’s easier not to make a ‘nonconformist’ move. It’s easier to never change.

But I have no opinions on the matter… :)

- Josh

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]]> Comment on Networking Part 2 – Online by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/networking-part-2-%e2%80%93-online/#comment-667 Josh Bulloc Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:45:57 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3676#comment-667 I just used LinkedIn to make a sales contact. It was awesome, I called her cold and she was enthusiastic to talk to me. I just used LinkedIn to make a sales contact. It was awesome, I called her cold and she was enthusiastic to talk to me.

]]> Comment on Facing Your Fears as You Seek New Work by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/facing-your-fears-as-you-seek-new-work/#comment-560 Brent Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:43:26 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3660#comment-560 Josh Great points. Many people are afraid to highlight those skills unless they have had a 'titled' position in that area. But...if we've got experience in an area...even if we haven't had a 'title', we should definitely highlight this experiences. Josh
Great points. Many people are afraid to highlight those skills unless they have had a ‘titled’ position in that area. But…if we’ve got experience in an area…even if we haven’t had a ‘title’, we should definitely highlight this experiences.

]]> Comment on Facing Your Fears as You Seek New Work by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/facing-your-fears-as-you-seek-new-work/#comment-545 Josh Bulloc Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:14:12 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3660#comment-545 One of the hardest things I just did was rewrite my resume to go after a business development position. I had to look at all the times I used business development skills in my engineering job. It was hard digging and thinking but it worked. One of the hardest things I just did was rewrite my resume to go after a business development position. I had to look at all the times I used business development skills in my engineering job. It was hard digging and thinking but it worked.

]]> Comment on Facing Your Fears as You Seek New Work by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/facing-your-fears-as-you-seek-new-work/#comment-521 Brent Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:33:49 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3660#comment-521 Colin That dot com bust was a rough time for folks in your industry. But....I bet you've got lots of good talents that could be applied in different roles....even in different industries. Let's find a way to get you to use your talent more fully :). Thanks for taking time to comment on the article... Colin
That dot com bust was a rough time for folks in your industry. But….I bet you’ve got lots of good talents that could be applied in different roles….even in different industries. Let’s find a way to get you to use your talent more fully :) .
Thanks for taking time to comment on the article…

]]> Comment on Facing Your Fears as You Seek New Work by Colin http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/facing-your-fears-as-you-seek-new-work/#comment-520 Colin Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:26:43 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3660#comment-520 The hunt used to be a lot of fun for me back before the dot com bubble burst and I spent two years on the skids. The job I took at that low point is the job I have today. It has changed a lot over the last eight years and the pay has doubled from where I started started with them, but I'm still earning 20k per year less than I was ten years ago, only using half of my talent, and consider myself under valued and underemployed. Why haven't I moved on? Why indeed! The hunt used to be a lot of fun for me back before the dot com bubble burst and I spent two years on the skids. The job I took at that low point is the job I have today. It has changed a lot over the last eight years and the pay has doubled from where I started started with them, but I’m still earning 20k per year less than I was ten years ago, only using half of my talent, and consider myself under valued and underemployed. Why haven’t I moved on? Why indeed!

]]> Comment on Facing Your Fears as You Seek New Work by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/facing-your-fears-as-you-seek-new-work/#comment-492 Brent Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:43:57 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3660#comment-492 Me too Josh. It's sort of like a 'hunt'....an adventure :) Me too Josh. It’s sort of like a ‘hunt’….an adventure :)

]]> Comment on Facing Your Fears as You Seek New Work by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/facing-your-fears-as-you-seek-new-work/#comment-491 Josh Bulloc Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:17:50 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3660#comment-491 I have always been excited by the job search and interview process. I have always been excited by the job search and interview process.

]]> Comment on Are You Willing to Change? by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/are-you-willing-to-change/#comment-490 Brent Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:27:26 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3628#comment-490 Tracy - Sounds like you've got a lot happening right now! I applaud you for being willing to take the risks of leaving your job and moving across country. Just the fact that you are taking action could help put you on a more positive path. Is there a community of folks that you can plug into when you get to your new location? If not, I'd suggest that you find one - a good church, a good Rotary Club....a place in which people will love you for who you are, but challenge you as well. I wish you the best in these big changes!! In Him, Brent Tracy -
Sounds like you’ve got a lot happening right now! I applaud you for being willing to take the risks of leaving your job and moving across country. Just the fact that you are taking action could help put you on a more positive path. Is there a community of folks that you can plug into when you get to your new location? If not, I’d suggest that you find one – a good church, a good Rotary Club….a place in which people will love you for who you are, but challenge you as well.
I wish you the best in these big changes!!
In Him,
Brent

]]> Comment on Are You Willing to Change? by Tracy http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/are-you-willing-to-change/#comment-487 Tracy Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:30:52 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3628#comment-487 I just found this entry and it speaks volumes to me as I am about to make the biggest decision for my life, next to becoming a single mom. I have always lived close to my family and remained where I am due to my grandfather requesting me to remain here. BUT my son and I will be moving to the east coast in August. I will be leaving a job that I know and am comfortable in doing, family, friends, etc. We are setting out with only that which fits in the car, a little money and a ton of hope, fear, anxiety and joy. The hardest part is not knowing what my specific calling is. I am great at what I do now, but hate it. I am dying a slow death spiritually, mentally and physically. My boss is amazing, but the company does not approve of anyone bettering themselves personally or professionally. I am looking forward to finding life, finding how to dream again and finding out who I am and how I can build others up, be an encourager and leave a more fruitful legacy for my son. This has been thought about for three years, but circumstances as they are (little money and no place to live after July 31st) have forced me to make a decision to quit doing the same thing, staying in the same financial crises month after month, and feeling shameful daily. Sad it has taken me to lose almost everything to begin living again, but my son and I will make it, be better people for it and have a great new chapter in our lives. I just found this entry and it speaks volumes to me as I am about to make the biggest decision for my life, next to becoming a single mom. I have always lived close to my family and remained where I am due to my grandfather requesting me to remain here. BUT my son and I will be moving to the east coast in August. I will be leaving a job that I know and am comfortable in doing, family, friends, etc. We are setting out with only that which fits in the car, a little money and a ton of hope, fear, anxiety and joy.

The hardest part is not knowing what my specific calling is. I am great at what I do now, but hate it. I am dying a slow death spiritually, mentally and physically. My boss is amazing, but the company does not approve of anyone bettering themselves personally or professionally. I am looking forward to finding life, finding how to dream again and finding out who I am and how I can build others up, be an encourager and leave a more fruitful legacy for my son.

This has been thought about for three years, but circumstances as they are (little money and no place to live after July 31st) have forced me to make a decision to quit doing the same thing, staying in the same financial crises month after month, and feeling shameful daily. Sad it has taken me to lose almost everything to begin living again, but my son and I will make it, be better people for it and have a great new chapter in our lives.

]]> Comment on What’s the Root of Your Questions??? by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/whats-the-root-of-your-questions/#comment-476 Brent Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:12:28 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3652#comment-476 Hi Josh - I've seen this as well. I've seen people try to keep asking the question until it's an answer that they want...rather than the right answer :) Hi Josh -
I’ve seen this as well. I’ve seen people try to keep asking the question until it’s an answer that they want…rather than the right answer :)

]]> Comment on What’s the Root of Your Questions??? by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/whats-the-root-of-your-questions/#comment-462 Josh Bulloc Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:14:22 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3652#comment-462 Sometimes I encounter people that ask questions and keep asking questions because they don't like the answers. They have been given sufficient answers to move forward but still do nothing because they are unwilling to change. Josh Bulloc How can I help? Sometimes I encounter people that ask questions and keep asking questions because they don’t like the answers. They have been given sufficient answers to move forward but still do nothing because they are unwilling to change.

Josh Bulloc
How can I help?

]]> Comment on Are You Willing to Change? by Brent http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/are-you-willing-to-change/#comment-456 Brent Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:29:47 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3628#comment-456 Josh - Good point...it's good to think through things, then take action. You are different than many people - many people think...but never do. :) Josh – Good point…it’s good to think through things, then take action. You are different than many people – many people think…but never do. :)

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]]> Comment on Are You Willing to Change? by Josh Bulloc http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/are-you-willing-to-change/#comment-239 Josh Bulloc Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:42:55 +0000 http://pursuingmeaningfulwork.com/?p=3628#comment-239 For me to change I have to think about it for a bit then I resolve it is what I am going to do. Depending on the size of the change I will think about it at different lengths of time. Josh Bulloc How can I help? For me to change I have to think about it for a bit then I resolve it is what I am going to do. Depending on the size of the change I will think about it at different lengths of time.

Josh Bulloc
How can I help?

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