Midlife’s A Trip

Get Me Off This Ladder!

Posted on 29. Mar, 2008 by Karen in Misc

I used to think I was on the ladder of success.  I had the corporate job that many people dream of.  But my personal life was shoved into a corner and I had this nagging feeling that something wasn’t right.  Ya think? 

Even though I had the seductive trappings of success, I wasn’t living in sync with my life values and I certainly wasn’t happy.  I was on the ladder but it was beginning to feel rickety and just not where I was supposed to be.  Then one day clarity hit as I looked around from where I was perched and realized “Oh shit.  Wrong ladder.” 

With a courage I didn’t think I had in me, I climbed down the ladder and headed off in search of a life that was consistent with my life purpose of helping others.  Along the way I found my dream job in professional coaching.  And my dream life is unfolding. 

So how steady is your ladder of success?

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