Learning From My Own Lesson Plan!

Many times, we find it difficult to get up in the morning because we dread going to work.  I was recently in that situation and had to make a decision.  As a former college administrator and adjunct professor, I teach my students to have a plan A, B and all the way to Z, if different opportunities take them that far.  Most of our skills are transferrable and with some training we can adjust to any new position. 

I was part of an adult learning baccalaureate program that was very transformative for the students enrolled.  What I didn't realize was that I would have to apply what I teach to my own life.  You see I was happy watching adults learn how to improve the quality of their lives through education.  Whether it was to become a social worker, teacher or nurse, they made a decision to change! The reality of making a decision of that magnitude is limitless.

Due to circumstance and decisions made by our executive level administrators my commute went from 15 minutes by car to 3 hours on public transportation (for a 30-minute car ride without traffic) As a team player, I made the adjustments, brought the unlimited metro card and walking shoes.  There’s nothing wrong with commuting. It’s an opportunity to pleasure read.  Most of my reading involves course content or correcting papers. 

What was not cooperating with the commute was my old injuries and past surgeries.  Bad knees and back injury became my decision for change. Grateful for a pension from my first occupation, I tendered my resignation with regrets and move to my Plan B.  You see I have believed in building residual income, just had not found the right fit for me.  Living in NYC has its drawbacks.  People believe there are opportunities out there, but most people are skeptics when it comes to the direct sales and network marketing area.  The one thing I have always had was faith that I could have real residual income and I was introduced to that in 2016.

The reality of our industry is that you still have to work.  Some have over emphasized the income or the ease of prospecting.  But when done correctly by duplicating the business plan, you will be successful! Having options at this time of my life is wonderful as I embark on the final phase of my adulthood.  As a minister, helping people transform to a better more productive life will always be my focal point.  I’m actually living the dream I taught my students.  Today I help more people from a posture of genuine authenticity than I did before.  I'm a Career Volunteer on a Permanent Working Vacation! Finally building my dream!