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Daily writing prompt

What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?

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When I was a young man, the most important achievement that I desired was to find the perfect career, that is, my perfect career. I was convinced that choosing wrong meant a life of misery. I heard many stories of people being in jobs they hated, but had to do them to survive. I didn’t want to be one of them. My father was a big factor in my view. He ended up dropping out of society and brooding for years over his failed life because he couldn’t find work that he enjoyed. I didn’t want to go his path. I’ve had (or started) half dozen different careers searching for perfection. I took and re-took every self-evaluation test there was. Results were as diverse as suggesting I would like to be a Bus Driver or a Lawyer. I read many career guide books including, “What Color Is Your Parachute?” My family ran a small retail business, so I considered buying or starting a business many times. All of this was outward looking. When I searched inside myself, I found my creative truth. Right now, I write. I have books out and can call myself an Indie Author. I have more planned. The process is not easy and not perfect. I do have a sense of peace pursuing my creativity. I decided that the pursuit of perfection is a fever dream. But making choices from listening to my gut, is as close as it gets.