Not Everyone Finds Their True Calling - Insights From a Motivational Speaker
Some people just know their calling—like astronaut Mike Massimino, who decided at age seven. But for most of us, the path isn’t that clear. Passions shift, careers change, and the idea of having one true purpose feels distant.
🔸 If you’ve ever felt guilty for jumping between interests, you’re not lost—you’re wired for variety. You thrive on having multiple projects, learning new things, and exploring different paths.
🔸You’re not alone. And knowing that can be life-changing. FI kept my ambitions to myself, afraid of failing publicly. But looking back, I realize that sharing my journey, asking for help, and surrounding myself with the right voices would have helped me move faster.
🔸So if this is you or your loved ones, you may be called Polymath, Multitalented, Dilettante, Jack of all trades or yikes… Generalist. Take heart. Your timing is exquisite. Because who is valuable in a fast-changing world? Those who can change.
🔸Generalist is the new specialist.
-Generalists have transferable skills: They apply their skills across different disciplines.
-Generalists have empathy and communication: They can understand different viewpoints, which helps them connect with and motivate others.
-Generalists are bridge-builders: They can connect across disciplines and departments, which can lead to stronger collaboration and knowledge sharing.
🔸Go to school. get a job, retire. The 3 phase life is over friends. It's time to start rethinking the remaining decades of your working lives.
So be a Swiss army knife, not a single-use tool.
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If we haven’t met yet…
I never considered myself good at change until I went from
-average shot to army sniper
-home movies to National Geographic cameraman
-fumbling card tricks to a professional magician
-never swinging a hammer to building a home
-high school dropout to published author
-business rookie to selling a business
-stutterer to motivational speaker
Turns out I know how to change, I know how to make it simple, and I know how to stand on stage & make it fun so others want to do it too. Happy to talk dates and rates if you have an event.
#change #resilience #motivationalspeaker
