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We seek to maintain a comfort level, which often has been artificially created
by our families, schooling, advertising, peer pressure, or other conformities.
Some people live by the philosophy that they should not attempt to pursue
their career calling because trying and failing may cause them emotional
pain, so why bother? “Do nothing and worry” is the mantra of many 21st
century job seekers.
Barriers are not the enemy; they are our friends! They provide a clear road map
for change and help us to understand specifically what is holding us back.
What are the barriers to making change and adopting a long-term career
plan? In my experience, the 4-key barriers are as follows:
I suggest that in order to change, we must trust our decisions. You cannot fight
yourself over the changes you need to make; you must truly believe they are
necessary and in your best interest. So if we know we should change and it is
necessary to do so to remain competitive in the 21st century workplace, why do
we still resist?
1.
Laziness
:
People find the process of exploring inner passions,
finding purpose, making change and re-inventing themselves
too difficult . . . so why bother?
2.
Anxiety
:
Fear often prevents action while a lack of direction
encourages complacency.
3.
Ignorance
:
I have a job . . . for now . . . so leave me alone!I
don’t have to worry about finding my career calling, right?
Wrong!
4.
Confusion
:
Change is happening so fast, I am overwhelmed,
confused and don’t know where to start. So I do nothing.
The answer is simple . . .
it is
because we possess barriers to making change.
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