The Guided Path vs. The Unguided Path
Well, it is finally that time. I’m leaving for San Francisco this weekend to attend DrupalConSF and can I just say that I AM SO EXCITED! This is the FIRST official “cross-off” on my vision board for 2010 and I’m pretty proud of myself for sticking to my goals and MAKING IT HAPPEN. Not only will I be with my fellow designing and development geeks for a few days, but I’ll be taking some extended time there to enjoy and explore the city with my friends. I’m not too happy about the 60% chance of rain 5/7 days that I’m there, but I’m not going to let it hold me down! If I must run around San Francisco in some rain boots, I most certainly will.
You know, that phrase, “making it happen” … well, it seems to be my life motto as of late. There’s just something about saying you want something and then actually doing whatever it takes to make it happen – regardless of barriers. Last week was a pretty interesting week for me. I was presented with an opportunity that I think probably would have turned my world upside down and then back down and around the corner. It was going to be something completely different from what I’ve been doing. It would have been a new opportunity to learn, to grow, and to simply try something new. At the end of the day, I chose to pass this opportunity along to someone else. And although there are various reasons why I turned it down, the one primary reason was that I realized that taking it would deter me from where I wanted to go. And essentially, I would be compromising what I want.
I think it’s easy to convince yourself that something might be right or wrong for you. You can make that list of pros and cons, ask for others opinions, bury your face in your pillow, toss and turn, and then take a leap, but you absolutely cannot forget what it is that you truly want. I honestly believe that sometimes we ARE meant to go off the path and take chances – to try new things, but I also believe that sometimes we simply are not.
Dream.
Plan.
Focus.
Make it happen.
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Great blog Elizabeth and even greater advice. If you need rain boots so be it. “Make it work.”
Great post Liz and as Shanick said great advice! I remember your post on your making of your Vision board and how DrupalCon was a big part of that. I’m so glad you were able to make it a reality!!
Me too, Ryan! Can’t wait to tell you guys all about it when I get back :)