This is a classic playground question. It’s also a question that gets asked in different guises throughout your life. It starts with your friends and family, then your schoolteacher, then your ‘careers’ teacher, then in your first job interview, then from your boss…more bosses, more job interviews, retirement planners, more friends and family…and so it goes on. Sound familiar?
The thing is…how long does it take to decide!?
It always amazes me how few people are clear about what they want to do with their life. People change their minds…naturally…but very few people answer the question.
So what do you want to do with your life…? Are you sure…? How do you know you’re sure…?
You don’t have to share your answer with anyone else, but if you don’t have an answer for yourself, how do you know what you should do tomorrow? If you don’t ANSWER THE QUESTION NOW, how do you know the next step you should take towards being the person you want to be when you grow up!?
www.martin-wright.com
The answer for me always changes, but then again I think the concept of having only one thing define who you are and what you will do when you “Grow up” is an outmoded and limiting concept.
Steve Chambers
Business to Business Sales Trainer
It’s an interesting question because it made me think of what I wanted to be when I was “little” versus what you think you could become realistically as you grow. Why do they have to be 2 different things? I wonder how many people become exactly what they dreamt of long ago.
The first thing I remember wanting to be was a jockey and then a stunt person…
Thanks for making me remember.
Jen B
The Harwood Center – Tinnitus, Chronic Illness, Fears, and Anxiety
Me. I want to be ME when I grow up. And ever growing and evolving.
Great inspiring blog post!
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
Reminds me of the idea a lot of seminar leaders and other coaching type people present.
Most people spend more time planning their two week vacation that they do planning their lives.
Good advice.
You know it’s interesting successful people seem to change what they do. Some of my friends build a company then sell and move on to the next. Sometimes they build a company they really like and stick with it for a long time.
Jose Escalante
http://www.JoseEscalante.com
I want to be an awesome parent, spouse, friend, and colleague.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
I ponder this question every day!
Thanks for the reminder… I still don’t know..
Scott
http://www.salesjunkie.net
Great question that everyone should eventually answer. At the very least, we should have a short term (1 year) aim we are working toward.
Health, Fitness for Working People — Darryl Pace
April has my answer. I just want to be me! You can like me or you don’t have to like me but then that’s you.
Vicki http://www.bridalthreadshq.com
Growing up sounds so final, how about which way are your growing?
Finding the health formula, Katie
If I can play with tonka trucks or the full-sized versions and I can fly around in airplanes, I’m good.
Pushing companies from good to great, Kate
I remember when I told my folks I wanted to be a log truck driver (I was 13).
James
BusinessAndMarketingMakeover.com/blog
Still working on this one… I really don’t want to grow up. (yet)
Seize the Day,
Rob
Emergency Preparedness For the 21st Century Family
Quite often the answer for this question is influenced by social pressure rather than coming from one’s heart.
John Ho
Numerology Expert Birthday Numeroscope