Pretty much a loaded question with no definite answer, right? So how do we ascertain what will happen in the future? Let's take a look at how we deal with the future, and then a little background from me and recent thoughts that are leading me to consider the future.
Some people wait for stuff to happen to them, that's purely reactionary and while I feel that can be a valid outlook, it's also limiting because there's no forward thinking or alternative planning. Then there are those folks who are the ultra-planners, nothing happens to them unless it's documented, well thought out and then reviewed before implementing. My question for these guys is: "do you seriously schedule poo time?" I know, why would you say that Rob? because it's what came to mind and those who know and love me, know that I blurt out the stupid comments before the filter kicks in, usually to my detriment.
So getting back to the initial question, how do we know what will happen to us? I read a few books last year that really made me think. "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne, this is a great book and puts forth a theory that we're all magnets and that positive brings in positivity, whereas the opposite is also true, negativity breeds/brings in negative actions. Not really a new idea but the way she describes it, with excellent examples and steps for testing, is very well done. The 2nd book that made the light bulb go off is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. This excellent story has an underlying theme of self discovery or creating your own Personal Legend.
For me both of those books led me to explore where I needed to be, and for a short time I was on my way to British Columbia, plane ticket booked, notice given at work, sold stuff... Unfortunately that didn't work out, not sure why, especially after reading and living the tangent ideas from those books, it should have been the correct choice. So that brought on a minor tailspin or stall. A change was necessary, moving was out of the question, so I decided not to continue on in the golf industry, again with no clear idea of where or what to do. After spending some time working at golf courses, I knew dealing with people is a strong skill for me, the important thing now was to determine what I needed to add as a skill to make sure I found the right place for me, either work or living or who I associate with.
Late last year I was still involved with someone who I care deeply about. However deep down, as much as I love(d) her I knew that we were both aware that the relationship wasn't going anywhere beyond day to day. After a disagreement one day last fall I made a conscious decision not to be the one who initiated contact again (this is one of my fatal downfalls in relationships). Oddly enough I stayed to it... well till February, St Paddy's day to be exact, the details of that meltdown are somewhere in the interwebs or in this blog's archive, so go ahead and delve into my misery if you need. :P Someone's gonna be saying, where are you going with this? Enough of feeling sorry for yourself Mr James! I'm not feeling sorry, not feeling super shithot but telling this is an attempt at transparency, not hiding things deep down and letting them build into something cancerous.
Quick recap: need a job, realized a relationship change was in order..... where to live? Is that the next change? Perhaps, however in November I stumbled across an opportunity to go back to school and get some academic upgrading. After researching the crap out of it for 3 weeks, visiting College faculty, meeting vocational advisor... living at the public library looking at industry trends, you name it and I was doing it. The whole time feeling extremely alone and unsupported in a direct manner.
Don't get me wrong, family was behind me but let's be honest Mom and Dad had their own concerns. I was able to lean on them when necessary, borrowing a car to get to some referee assignments, raiding their freezer. Moral support from my siblings, again they have their own concerns and family issues to worry about. This isn't a story of how bad I have it, or how strong I am for getting to where I am, this is my story of being open and honest about what's led me to feel strongly about my future again.
Where am I today? I'm attending Fleming College, specializing in Materials Management and Distribution, also trying to get enough credits to be awarded a post grad diploma in International Trade. Both of these programs suit where I want to go, as well as bring some continuity from previous positions that I've held. Materials Mgmt follows my experiences in Transportation, although I will have a stronger Supply Chain and Operations background when I'm finished College. The Int'l Trade diploma really excites me because of how globalization has taken hold and is a real buzzword with people now.
Where will this schooling upgrade take me? I've gone and set some goals for the company or organization that I choose after College is finished. I won't be a Lloyd Dobbler; "I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a
career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy
anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or
processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as
a career, I don't want to do that." My take is that I want to work with a company that has a global presence, is an excellent environmental citizen, embraces adopting new technology and finally treats people with respect.
So that's a very long winded description of my take on the future and what's led me to this point. After another glass of wine it could all change. ;-) ty for reading.
Some people wait for stuff to happen to them, that's purely reactionary and while I feel that can be a valid outlook, it's also limiting because there's no forward thinking or alternative planning. Then there are those folks who are the ultra-planners, nothing happens to them unless it's documented, well thought out and then reviewed before implementing. My question for these guys is: "do you seriously schedule poo time?" I know, why would you say that Rob? because it's what came to mind and those who know and love me, know that I blurt out the stupid comments before the filter kicks in, usually to my detriment.
So getting back to the initial question, how do we know what will happen to us? I read a few books last year that really made me think. "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne, this is a great book and puts forth a theory that we're all magnets and that positive brings in positivity, whereas the opposite is also true, negativity breeds/brings in negative actions. Not really a new idea but the way she describes it, with excellent examples and steps for testing, is very well done. The 2nd book that made the light bulb go off is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. This excellent story has an underlying theme of self discovery or creating your own Personal Legend.
For me both of those books led me to explore where I needed to be, and for a short time I was on my way to British Columbia, plane ticket booked, notice given at work, sold stuff... Unfortunately that didn't work out, not sure why, especially after reading and living the tangent ideas from those books, it should have been the correct choice. So that brought on a minor tailspin or stall. A change was necessary, moving was out of the question, so I decided not to continue on in the golf industry, again with no clear idea of where or what to do. After spending some time working at golf courses, I knew dealing with people is a strong skill for me, the important thing now was to determine what I needed to add as a skill to make sure I found the right place for me, either work or living or who I associate with.
Late last year I was still involved with someone who I care deeply about. However deep down, as much as I love(d) her I knew that we were both aware that the relationship wasn't going anywhere beyond day to day. After a disagreement one day last fall I made a conscious decision not to be the one who initiated contact again (this is one of my fatal downfalls in relationships). Oddly enough I stayed to it... well till February, St Paddy's day to be exact, the details of that meltdown are somewhere in the interwebs or in this blog's archive, so go ahead and delve into my misery if you need. :P Someone's gonna be saying, where are you going with this? Enough of feeling sorry for yourself Mr James! I'm not feeling sorry, not feeling super shithot but telling this is an attempt at transparency, not hiding things deep down and letting them build into something cancerous.
Quick recap: need a job, realized a relationship change was in order..... where to live? Is that the next change? Perhaps, however in November I stumbled across an opportunity to go back to school and get some academic upgrading. After researching the crap out of it for 3 weeks, visiting College faculty, meeting vocational advisor... living at the public library looking at industry trends, you name it and I was doing it. The whole time feeling extremely alone and unsupported in a direct manner.
Don't get me wrong, family was behind me but let's be honest Mom and Dad had their own concerns. I was able to lean on them when necessary, borrowing a car to get to some referee assignments, raiding their freezer. Moral support from my siblings, again they have their own concerns and family issues to worry about. This isn't a story of how bad I have it, or how strong I am for getting to where I am, this is my story of being open and honest about what's led me to feel strongly about my future again.
Where am I today? I'm attending Fleming College, specializing in Materials Management and Distribution, also trying to get enough credits to be awarded a post grad diploma in International Trade. Both of these programs suit where I want to go, as well as bring some continuity from previous positions that I've held. Materials Mgmt follows my experiences in Transportation, although I will have a stronger Supply Chain and Operations background when I'm finished College. The Int'l Trade diploma really excites me because of how globalization has taken hold and is a real buzzword with people now.
Where will this schooling upgrade take me? I've gone and set some goals for the company or organization that I choose after College is finished. I won't be a Lloyd Dobbler; "I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a
career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy
anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or
processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as
a career, I don't want to do that." My take is that I want to work with a company that has a global presence, is an excellent environmental citizen, embraces adopting new technology and finally treats people with respect.
So that's a very long winded description of my take on the future and what's led me to this point. After another glass of wine it could all change. ;-) ty for reading.
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