I have just recently started a new job.

This job involves talking with people about some outstanding matters they may have forgotten about.

In general, people will tend to find ways to avoid the conversation.

One of the ways is to attempt to give me career advice — that I should be doing something other than talking with them about this matter.
 
 

Clearly these are not the people I want to get career advice from.

However, this leads me to consider,

who else do we inadvertently take advice from who may not be the best qualified people to provide that advice.

This can be in any area of your life.

Consider your parents. It is good to seek their counsel, but do they always know what is best for you?

Consider your other family members and closest friends. They are well meaning, but do they truly know what is within your heart?
 

What are those promptings from within?

They will show up as your longings and your discontents?

You need to stay alert to those promptings, no matter who may try to tell you otherwise.

This is so vital if you want to live the life of your dreams.

Pay attention to — and follow — that voice from within.

The well meaning people in your life, be they parents, spouses, partners, other loved ones, may try to dissuade you from your dream.

You must stay steadfast.

Their advice is worth listening to, but most of all, listen to that still small voice within.

Other people do not know the passion — the longing and the discontent — within your heart.
 

Stay true to your passion.

Stay responsible to you other responsibilities, but stay true to your passion.

All the best,
Derrall