"People who cannot invent and reinvent themselves must be content with borrowed postures, secondhand ideas, fitting in instead of standing out." - Warren G. Bennis, American Pioneer in Leadership Studies (b. 1925)
I took some time today to reflect on the last 31 months, as it was 31 months ago yesterday that my career as an Executive IT Manager came to an abrupt end. In searching for the right QOTD, I stumbled across this one and realized just how accurate and important it really is.
It took me 24 months to realize that I had to reinvent myself, and thanks to the Team National Company (my wife's business), I was able to do that successfully. Instead of being mired in "why can't I find a job after sending 14,000+ resumes," and "why did this have to happen to us and what did I do to deserve this," I now look at the glass as half-full and literally look forward to each sunrise; it is always the dawn of a new day and an opportunity to change someone else's life for the better!
I didn't know that the day of February 24, 2010 would be so pivotal in our lives, and I wondered whether our decision for Jill to become an Independent Marketing Director was the right move, but I now know without any hesitation or doubt that this is what God intended for the two of us. I am personally glad that I don't have to look back and say "I wish we had," for I can legitimately look back and say "I'm glad we did!"
Thank you, Lord - for opening the door, and for prompting Jamiel Yameen to call me on Monday, February 15, 2010. Not only was it a "game changer," it was a life changer and a life saving phone call! God Bless You, Jamiel!
Think about it . . .
Yogi: 9/22/2010 4:17PM CDT
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