Comments on: Transitions and Decisions

By: Nell

Nell — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:32:09 +0000

Nicole, Great job on this article. You rock. And I totally agree with your advice. I take on only very select (and very few) clients because I want to be happy and not just make a buck. I'll be better to my clients when I'm happy, too. And I made big decisions over a year ago about the direction my business was headed and I've never been happier. Maybe one day I'll post about it. Nell Nells last blog post..What Might Have Been

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:25:40 +0000

Hello Thank you for this article. It gives me courage. I have been through hurricanes too. I know what it is like. Karens last blog post..Pray to Win Over Worry

By: Angie (Losing It and Loving It)

Angie (Losing It and Loving It) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:30:25 +0000

Nicole, Great post. I especially loved the palm tree analogy and I definitely want to be one of those. I look ahead often and see where I want to be but need to push myself harder. I do have a few great mentors but one especially pushes me to keep going. I appreciate her so much. Angie (Losing It and Loving It)s last blog post..Daily Exercise are you serious?

By: Peggy Baron

Peggy Baron — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:29:23 +0000

Hi Nicole,

Great insights, as usual. This paragraph struck a chord with me –

“Usually when I’m comfortable, I know that I’m not challenging myself enough. If it’s easy, I need to try something new.”

That’s it exactly! Although comfortable feels good, I’m not growing or stretching. And then, comfortable gets boring.

Thanks,
Peggy

Peggy Barons last blog post..Have You Ever Done This?

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By: Nicole Dean

Nicole Dean — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:55:41 +0000

I’m so glad you enjoyed the article.

As for your question, Hugh, that’s a great insight. Yes, fear can take the form of frustration and anger. That doesn’t mean that we should run from it if it’s disquised. Sometimes fear is just our way of staying “safe” and protected from change. (Not good.)

It helps to have a mentor or peer to talk to when this happens, because sometimes we can’t see what’s right in front of our own faces. I’ve been known to sabotage my happiness by not recognizing my own fear. I don’t recommend it.

Also, making that list of what you want your life to look like a year from now and five years from now will help you figure out if you’re fearful of the unknown and exciting path that you’re on (which is normal) or if you’ve veered off path (which can also make you miserable). One is leading you towards your goals and the other isn’t. They can feel similar, though, which is why your question is so good.

Thanks everyone, for the great comments. I appreciate the feedback very much!

By: Kelly McCausey

Kelly McCausey — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:29:51 +0000

“Dump the chump and get a move on.” LOL! Best advice EVER!

Nicole, thank YOU for a great post! You always WOW me – you know that?

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:55:02 +0000

Nicole, Sounds like it is time for me to go find a mentor. Thanks for the great post and making me realize where I am at and where I want to be. Tricias last blog post..Goodies, Going Green, And Giveaway!!!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:52:17 +0000

What a great post! Change can be so hard sometimes! I want to be a palm tree not a pine tree! Change can be difficult but how we react to them are really so key. Danielles last blog post..Link Love: Monday Edition

By: Hugh

Hugh — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:08:02 +0000

Thanks for the entry. How do you tell when the transition opportunity is really just an excuse to “jump ship” when things get rough?

By: Nick Bostic

Nick Bostic — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:24:24 +0000

Great article, I can especially relate to example #1. Currently I work for a larger corporation, so I don’t get to pick who I work with, but my gut has been right 99.9% of the time. It’s one of those things I look forward to some day, being able to say to a customer “I don’t think this will work out, let me refer you to someone else.”

By: Leigh Anne Wilkes

Leigh Anne Wilkes — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:07:28 +0000

Nicole - Thanks for the great post. Change is good and that is a mantra I say quite often - change is good, change is good. One of my favorite quotes is "Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." There is no progress or growth without change - I choose change!! Leigh Anne Wilkess last blog post..My Own Field of Poppies

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Nicole Dean’s Rock Star Blog Summer Tour — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:33:43 +0000

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By: Nicole Dean

Nicole Dean — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:23:37 +0000

Thank you, Christopher, for sharing your insight. I agree 100% and am so proud of you and your wife for taking chances to move ahead. My husband has faced the same predicament -- "what will they do without me?" My answer? They've never been loyal to you or considered what was in your best interests. Why are you sacrificing your future to be loyal to them? Wonderful video comment. I'm sure that many people can relate! Nicole Deans last blog post..Nicole Dean’s Rock Star Blog Summer Tour

By: Christopher Johnston

Christopher Johnston — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:33:55 +0000

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