Although it was difficult to admit, being half-alive is also half-dead. Don't get me wrong, my day job wasn't bad. I enjoyed my colleagues and the people I served, but I knew I had more in me. Although I knew this for a while, I settled for "settling," pushing down the angst, and telling myself this is "just how life is." 

With each additional responsibility (kid's schooling, health insurance, mortgage payment, car payment, etc. ) I felt a a new bar erected, one that kept me captive from my creativity and imprisoned me from my potential. I simply put on a plastic smile, wearing a convincing mask—like the one in the picture on the right. But in private moments, I still hoped for another way and dreamed of another world.

One night while still in my day job, I watched The Shawshank Redemption. Although I had seen the movie before, that night I viewed it with new eyes.
I realized, just like the inmates in Shawshank Prison, I was becoming institutionalized. I needed to go from:

PRISON to PLAN to PAYOFF

I knew something had to change...and fast. And so I created a plan to that lead me to freedom, finances, and fulfillment (even with a wife and 3 kids).

Millions of people are squandering their talents and wasting their time in jobs they don't love. They feel trapped and dissatisfied, afraid to risk their financial security to pursue their dreams.

Although it's easy to turn a blind eye, statistics prove it's often a life and death situation for many:

• STRESS = 70% of American workers experience stress-related illnesses.

• BURN-OUT = 34% think they will burn out on the job in the next two years.

• HEART ATTACKS = The Los Angeles Times reports that there is a 33 percent increase in heart attacks on Monday mornings.

• INJURY = Entrepreneur magazine adds that there is a 25 percent increase in work-related injuries on Mondays.

• DEATH = According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people die at nine o’clock Monday morning than at any other time of day or any other day of the week.

• SUICIDE = Male suicides are highest on Sunday nights, with men realizing that their careers—and possibly their finances as well—are not where they want them.

* Research from 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller.

I immediately connected Steve to the Dream Job Bootcamp course materials. This content equips all our certified Dream Job Coaches with the ability to map out a Dream Jobber Plan with their clients.

Steve took the process seriously because—in his mind—so much was at stake. After decades and decades in his day job he knew it was critical to create a smooth transition into his dream job.

In October 2015, Steve came up with a clear action plan. For the first time in a long time, he had hope. A couple weeks later he sent me this message:

Thanks for the coaching last week. It provided the clarity I needed to move toward my dream job. Your questions and examples, especially the clip from Tommy and the Warden had a powerful impact on me. Also, the aspect of "stop fighting for what I don't want." 

Today was the first day in a month that I have not taken aspirin for a tension headache. Tomorrow is the "State of the Department" meeting. I will watch from a distance as I've crawled out of the sewer pipe. Thank you so much for helping me to get busy living and pursue my dream.

I help individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they are here, and where they should invest their time and energy. I’m the author of 6 traditionally published books and I've helped thousands of people discover their passion and purpose. In Dream Job Bootcamp, through 10 modules, I show you exactly how to craft your Dream Jobber Plan. Each module includes content forged from over a dozen years in the industry. I've earned a Master's degree with an emphasis in Counseling and a Doctorate degree in Transformational Leadership. I integrate my deep mastery of ultimate human potential, productivity, and performance in each module. Don’t stress though. I present this rich content in a simple, straightforward style so everybody can understand.

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