Live Your Passions
“Live Your Dreams Live Your Passions.”
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Today We Learn The Importance of “Live Your Dreams Live Your Passions.”
This week, while hosting our LIFTwarrior TikTok live sessions from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 8:45 AM, and interacting with the LIFT Team members across all the different social media platforms we use, we discussed “Live Your Dreams Live Your Passions.”
It's interesting how, when we're younger, we all have dreams and passions about what we want to do. But as we grow older, life often leads us down a different path — ones that can feel easier, more secure, to sustain our increasing responsibilities. We sometimes lose focus, drive, or discipline, and settle for jobs that simply help us get by, rather than pursuing the things that truly fulfill us.
What did you tell everyone you wanted to be when you grew up?
For me, it was to be a world traveler. And for a bit of time, I had the opportunity to live that dream while serving in the Marine Corps — traveling the world and experiencing life in ways that truly changed me.
Now, with kids, jobs, and other responsibilities, those travel days are on hold until retirement.
One of our personal goals is to one day circumnavigate this beautiful big ball of mud by sailboat with the World ARC Organization, experiencing the different cultures and traditions along the way. Then we want to come back home and spoil the Grandkids. lol
Achieving your goals will take true dedication, patience, and consistent discipline.
But sometimes, we don’t even take the time to clearly define what our goals should be — which will make our dreams feel out of reach or even impossible. It’s a powerful realization when you think about it, and one we often don’t confront until someone in our life or our life experiences brings it to our attention.
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To follow your true passions, you'll often have to work even harder in order to change your direction. When most people realize how much time it will take, the challenges they'll need to overcome, and the discomfort they'll face, it's way too easy to settle for the life they're already living.
There's nothing wrong with staying where you are—but if you have a burning desire to chase your dreams and passions, it's only a matter of time before you realize that change is necessary, and you'll have to put in the work to get there. LIFT will be your biggest cheerleader but we will not do it for you.
Let’s think about this when it comes to our education. A lot of people graduate from college but don’t end up working in the field they studied. More and more older adults are going back to school because they realize life is short, and they want to do something they truly care about and want to make a difference in the journey. They know that to follow their passion, they have to make a change and have to make the decision to work hard to get there.
You know I’m serious about this article when I whip up some statistics. I’m just keeping it real for you.
Around 52% of College Graduates and 26% of Trade School Graduates are underemployed within a year of graduation, meaning they are working in jobs that typically don't require a bachelor's degree. It’s usually a job they are already working to support the lives they created while going through college. Interesting to see the difference between the College and Trade School %'s.
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This is a great conversation to have with loved ones who are thinking about going back to school or continuing their education. It can help them figure out what they really want to focus on. After all, time is one of the most valuable things we have, and we should be careful about how we use it.
Money is important, and as we get older, we have established more responsibilities which we need every penny we make to support it.
Because of that, it’s easy to stay in jobs we don’t enjoy just to keep up with the lifestyle we’ve built. Some people even go back to school, but still feel stuck in their current jobs because they need to keep their lifestyle going.
So stop getting frustrated about the could haves and would haves and get proactive and not just reactive. After all, it is up to us individually to Create Beauty In Our Journey.
When it comes to our relationships, we sometimes try to change who we are just to be noticed or to find someone to love. But the truth is, the most powerful thing you can do is just be yourself. When you follow your Passions and chase your Dreams, you shine in your own unique way. As you live your journey, you’ll meet people who share your same energy, your heart, and your vision. You won’t just find love — you’ll find real connections, true friendships, and amazing opportunities you never expected. Stay true to you, and everything else will fall into place.
So, what do you do?
Tune in next week as we discuss a few easy steps to get you back on track.
Told you I had an amazing Cliffhanger waiting for you!! ha
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Check out our previous articles;
“How Patience is the Key for Breakthroughs.”
“Unlocking The Power Of Self Care”
“How Not To Walk On Eggshells”
“Turning Negative Experiences into Positive Motivation’
“Importance of Dealing with Life's Stresses.”
“How to Transform Our Pesky Setbacks into Opportunities.”
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