Anybody in job search would not indicate that their worst day of fishing or mountain biking is better than their best day of working. However, there is some truth to finding a passion and pursuing it. I've previously blogged on finding personal best stories in life or personal best experiences that put you in the "flow". I have been passionate about basketball and fast pitchl softball as a youth. I've been passionate about my kids' school and church activities and my spouse's talks and lessons. I've been passionate about a volunteer dental clinic we sponsor in Roatan, Hondurus. I'm now passionate about networking with those on LinkedIn, in making new friends and helping others in their job search.
A good friend gave me a smooth stone and asked me to rub it at night until I could remember a person that I've helped during the day. I did this for several weeks with the goal of helping 3 people daily. Some days I have more, others only one or two I've helped. I don't need the stone anymore because it's a habit to think each morning how I plan on helping people and at night I recollect on the day's activities. Part of the reason I write this networking blog is to help myself, but I also write it to help others in their job search. I never intend to monetize this blog or to have others pay me for helping them with their networking skills.
As I reread the posts within this blog, I can see some of the events or experiences that have helped me grow in my job search journey. As I reflect on the changes to my LinkedIn profile, the size of my network and the quality of contacts I'm making, I also feel a sense of gratitude and growth from this experience. While we would never pray for challenges, I'm a better person for going through this experience and sharing it with those I love and appreciate.
So record or journal your experiences. Blog if you feel so inclined. I might even collaborate with the author of the narrow path, Clark Burbidge, to write a movie script if he's so inclined. I am currently preparing the outline of the characters.
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