Bravery - Having the Courage to Make an Already "Good Deal" a "Better Deal"
The older we get, the harder it is to really make a risky change. If you're not too sure of what you want out of your life, its usually much easier to just keep going in what you are in rather than to risk everything by pursuing a hunch.
But oh can you imagine how great it would be if the risky move was the IT for you? The thing that would make your life a whole lot more interesting? How much happier you'd be? I found myself thinking about the people in my life whom I've seen get up and do this...how much happier they are :) I admire their courage.
One friend worked for years in a high paying oil-related job abroad, which anyone would've probably died for, but decided to drop it and pursue film-making. And now, here he is, sending me the link to his first ever documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeIR8lJeWlE&feature=channel_page
One friend dropped everything and went to the States to build a new life with his wife
One friend was brave enough to try all sorts of industries, and all sorts of job descriptions, and even though is in a very good job now, still has the energy to study a totally different field altogether :)
One friend resigned from his job to pursue his academic career...loves academia and has decided to dedicate all his time to make sure he can get into a good school and get his PhD
I found myself remembering how I managed to do such a risky step...ONCE...I never regretted it...and I find myself this morning knowing very clearly what my next move should be but am too much of a coward to do it hehe. Maybe talking to these people today will give me the push I need :) And maybe the push YOU need.
Dont get me wrong, I am not here telling you to please quit your job and risk it all. I am just saying if you KNOW what you are passionate for, and want it enough to risk all you have to MAKE it work, then go for it. ANYTHING can work if you invest ALL of you in it. This goes for work, study, pursuing a relationship, pursuing a hobby, just go for it, and if you want it enough, by risking all, you really give yourself nothing to lose so have no choice but to MAKE it work :) Its about having the courage to risk things that are ALREADY good, for something that you know may be BETTER...
But oh can you imagine how great it would be if the risky move was the IT for you? The thing that would make your life a whole lot more interesting? How much happier you'd be? I found myself thinking about the people in my life whom I've seen get up and do this...how much happier they are :) I admire their courage.
One friend worked for years in a high paying oil-related job abroad, which anyone would've probably died for, but decided to drop it and pursue film-making. And now, here he is, sending me the link to his first ever documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeIR8lJeWlE&feature=channel_page
One friend dropped everything and went to the States to build a new life with his wife
One friend was brave enough to try all sorts of industries, and all sorts of job descriptions, and even though is in a very good job now, still has the energy to study a totally different field altogether :)
One friend resigned from his job to pursue his academic career...loves academia and has decided to dedicate all his time to make sure he can get into a good school and get his PhD
I found myself remembering how I managed to do such a risky step...ONCE...I never regretted it...and I find myself this morning knowing very clearly what my next move should be but am too much of a coward to do it hehe. Maybe talking to these people today will give me the push I need :) And maybe the push YOU need.
Dont get me wrong, I am not here telling you to please quit your job and risk it all. I am just saying if you KNOW what you are passionate for, and want it enough to risk all you have to MAKE it work, then go for it. ANYTHING can work if you invest ALL of you in it. This goes for work, study, pursuing a relationship, pursuing a hobby, just go for it, and if you want it enough, by risking all, you really give yourself nothing to lose so have no choice but to MAKE it work :) Its about having the courage to risk things that are ALREADY good, for something that you know may be BETTER...
posted by Mai Daoud @ 12:48 PM
6 Comments:
At 12:35 AM ,
Anonymous said...
What do you consider "better"? If it's satisfaction, then it probably true assuming you know exactly what you want. If it's financial, then it's a completely different story. Actually, one of the examples you've given seems to be a restless person but lucky. You can't always change career several times and still land a good job! Another point to consider is who else is affected by your decision. The satisfaction you get from the move you make may not be felt the same way by your family for example.
Egyptain from Chicago Suburbs
At 11:47 AM ,
amelhaiba@hotmail.com said...
Hello Mai
I follow-up of your blog, and I be so happy when you write something new
I am a resident in Saudi Arabia
Married girl, 28 years old
I hope to be in touch when you are here for a visit again
I'm from Jeddah.
At 12:51 PM ,
Anonymous said...
@ Egyptian from Chicago suburbs:
The concept is simple without too much philosophy: having the courage to move outside your comfort zone once you are sure the move is gonna do you and all you care about good.
Restless but Lucky Person
At 1:27 AM ,
Omar Hazzaa@yahoo.com said...
it's really intriguing to read an article that resembles your own story..It took me 5 years to decide that I should go for what I love and not for anything else..It requires some personal qualities to take a that crucial decision and change your life..If u have the determination, courage and BELIEF then go on ,take the leap and fight for what u love to be and not for what you ought to be !
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At 7:34 PM ,
Mai Daoud said...
Thanks to you all for sharing your thoughts and opinions. Please do keep them coming!
If I could comment on a few of your thoughts...my post was mainly about my move or moves of other unmarried entities who do not have a family relying on them. When you do have a family, definately things are different in the sense that you cannot make such a career shift just on a whim. It needs to be discussed with your spouse and a set plan has to be visible. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't do the shift, it just means you can't make it a surprise decision.
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