WILLIAM REYNOLDS

IN MY OPINION

STAYING THE COURSE;

Any time you think about your current job or career, and you question the decisions you've made that caused you to arrive at this particular point, it may be easy to let self-doubt and negativity take over your thoughts. If this pattern of thinking is allowed to continue for any length of time you will likely find that it can cause you to lose sight of the control you have over your career, regardless of the present circumstances that may seem to be beyond your immediate power to change for the better. A mindset like that can easily become a self-defeating attitude, which will lead to further frustration and stall your developmental plans.

There is a common phrase that would be helpful to keep in mind as you reflect on your career and it is known as "stay the course" – and this refers to maintaining a forward focus without becoming distracted. However, any time you question yourself or the decisions made that now cause you doubt, it is an indicator that you may not really know what path you are on and you may not have specific career goals. This phrase is not meant to imply that you need to develop one path and stay rigidly fixed on that course without ever adapting when needed. However, it does remind you that your career progress is incremental and you are always learning and acquiring both knowledge and skills with every job – and your career is a journey that is defined by specific goals and a purpose or vision.

And then there is the other blog I posted recently 'being prepared'. Do not forget this important element into any career choice.DON'T LET THE CASTING OPPORTUNITY THAT COULD HAVE CHANGED YOUR LIFE GO BY BECAUSE YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE READY, WHEN IN REALITY YOU WERE NOT.

IT HAPPENS EVERYDAY.