| Have you always felt like there was more that | | | | start to make it happen. Do you need to take |
| you were put on this earth to do? Maybe you | | | | painting lessons, writing classes, trapeze |
| had dreams and ambition but somehow, life got in | | | | instruction,whatever... If you can't afford it, can |
| the way and you had to let those go for a time, | | | | you go to the library and read up on it? Get |
| but you don't have to let them go for all time. | | | | books on tape, instructional videos, whatever. Or |
| Take a while and think about what you want to | | | | get a job that somehow involves your passion. |
| do and then take steps to make it happen. | | | | Do you like theater? Volunteer to work |
| First, you need to really decide what you want to | | | | backstage to get to know the ropes and meet |
| do. This can't be a spur of the moment decision; | | | | connections until you can perform. |
| you have to make a real commitment and | | | | Fourth. Stay on track and get a mentor of sorts |
| dedicate yourself to making it happen, so take | | | | in your area of interest. This might be a paid |
| some time on this step. Get into a quiet space | | | | mentor or it may just be someone who is willing |
| with a pencil and paper, or a laptop of whatever, | | | | to talk to you occasionally and give you feedback. |
| maybe at a library if your living space is rife with | | | | Talk to people in the industry and start a |
| distraction. Take the time to record the things | | | | mastermind group. (A group of like minded |
| you think about and care about. This could be | | | | individuals who are willing to brainstorm and help |
| books you've read, people you admire, music you | | | | each other.) |
| identify with, whatever. Let your mind go, and let | | | | Lastly, do not be discouraged. Do not let people |
| the writing be freeform without rules, spelling or | | | | talk you out of pursuing your passion. It may be |
| punctuation. Just go.. | | | | that your dreams are tough for other people to |
| Second take this list and find what your heart | | | | relate to, and they may think they are doing you |
| gravitates towards. What do you feel you really | | | | a favor, but do not give up. Persistence is the one |
| want to do with your life? This step may take | | | | trait that all successful people share. Talent may |
| you days or weeks, and you need to make sure | | | | be important, but drive, persistence and self belief |
| it's something you really want. Not what your | | | | are more important than 'God given talent.' Skill is |
| Mom wants, not what your spouse, teacher, | | | | developed though practice and that makes all the |
| mentor, whoever, wants. What YOU want. | | | | difference. |
| Third, think about the things you can do today to | | | | |