It’s a sad reality, but too many people spend their lives doing jobs they don’t enjoy. While some pursue careers for financial reasons, others chose jobs out of necessity. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry: You’re not alone.
Deciding what you want to do with your life can be very hard, but it’s crucial you try and find a job you enjoy doing. Are you going to love every single day of work for the rest of your life? Probably not. But don’t let failure, rejection, or other people stop you from doing what you want.
Whether you’ve been feeling uninspired in your current job, are looking for motivation to pursue something completely different, or are dealing with unwanted negative noise, here are a handful of quotes to get you out of your rut.
As I said above, too many of us spend our lives doing jobs we don’t enjoy. While this may pay the rent or put food on the table (all of which are important), figure out what makes you happy and try doing that for the rest of your life. Do you love painting? Find a way to sell your art. Are you obsessed with talking about movies? Go out and become a film critic. Stop spending your time doing something you don’t enjoy–life is too short!
Depending on who you ask, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. And yet, even with all the accolades and championships, he has failed countless times over. The bottom line? Just because you fail once doesn’t mean you should stop trying.
Let’s face it, receiving criticism is hard. Nobody likes being told what they’re doing isn’t good enough, but the reality is it’s a part of life. Just remember, if you feel like you’re doing nothing right, receiving criticism means you’re at least doing something. And criticism can help you learn how to do it better next time.
If you’re feeling like no one in your life is supporting your dreams or ambitions, please don’t let them get you down. It’s hard not to let the negative noise affect your day-to-day life, but the reality is those people are struggling more than you. Remember, what people say about you isn’t a reflection of you, it’s a reflection of them. You just keep doing what you’re doing and do your best to block out the noise.
Is there a career you’ve always wanted to pursue but have been too afraid to do it? Let this be a sign to go for it. I know it’s scary to try something new, especially if you’ve been doing something else for a long time, but there’s no time like the present. Don’t spend your life wondering “what if?” Instead, take the leap and see what happens.
Motivated Yet?
Regardless of your current career situation, I hope these quotes gave you the motivation and inspiration you need to make a difference. Don’t be afraid of the unknown, take risks, and most importantly, don’t listen to the haters! Every person who has ever made a huge difference in this world had to take a chance on something.
