Don't Be A Donkey!

Posted on June 04, 2024 by David Luscher, One of Thousands of Performance Coaches on Noomii.

I still remember the day I was sitting in my windowless office at work and realizing I was bored. It hit me from out of the blue and didn’t seem likely. At first, I argued with myself as I couldn’t accept that I was bored with my career. But I was. It’s not that my chosen profession had become dull, but after 25 years of working in the same industry, I had outgrown it. All creativity and motivation had drained from my soul.

It turns out, I wasn’t alone in this experience. A recent survey by GOBankingRates reveals that over 57% of respondents are considering a considerable career shift in the coming year. The average American employee is believed to change careers 3 to 7 times. This range has become the accepted industry standard for the number of career changes for employees in the U.S.

One of the main reasons people give for wanting to pivot (and this was certainly true for me) is there were no longer any growth opportunities. We aim to grow and advance in our careers. If our current role doesn’t provide these opportunities, dissatisfaction sets in. Without prospects for development and promotion, we start seeking new opportunities.

Let me warn you to be prepared! Once you realize you want something new for yourself, those around you in the workplace will try to convince you that you’re making a big mistake. They have an ulterior motive for keeping you in the same box you’ve been in for years. In their eyes, just like the naughty children on Pleasure Island in Pinocchio, you’ve become a donkey and they need you to keep working at the salt mines. Rest assured that what you’re feeling is normal!

Don’t let other people’s fear-mongering stop you from living the life you deserve! Awareness is often the first step to making a change. The frustration you’re feeling is trying to motivate you to take action.

Ask yourself the following questions:

What kind of life will you live if you don’t make a change?
What will you miss out on?
Are you taking your frustrations out on your loved ones?
How else is this affecting your relationships?
Can your mental health afford to be in the same place a year from now?

Let the pain you feel from answering these questions motivate you to action.

To help you take the next steps toward the life you dream about, I’ve created an 8-week small group seminar that’s only open to 5 people. I call it the Life Performance System! You’ll learn how to create an inspiring vision for your future, the six steps to making any major life decision, and how to hack your fears to move forward.

The next session begins on Monday, June 17th. You can sign up at luschersuccesscoaching.com or email me for more information.

Don’t stay stuck in a job or even a life you hate! You’ve made tough decisions in the past and you can do it again. All you need is someone to show you the way and encourage you to greatness. It’s time to move from “Lost to Limitless”.