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Make Your On Lunch TV: Episode 003

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So what do you want to be when you grow up???

I hate that question!

I had no idea how to answer that question when I was younger… Actually in elementary school I thought it was a real possibility for me to be a cartoon when I grew up. I thought at age 18 I would jut magically become a character in The Flinstones or GI Joe. Just hand in a resume, fill out an application then, BOOM. You’re a cartoon.

The possibilities seem so limited when you sit down and try to answer this question.

In high school, I was shown a chart with the possibilities for my future. If you co to Community College you can do these 10 jobs. If you get a 4 year degree from University you can do these 15 things etc.

The typical jobs on these types of charts are; doctor, lawyer, teacher, plumber, electrician, retail associate, car sales, real estate, graphic design, accountant, and travel agent. There was nothing on here that said founder of the largest DIY skateboarding company in North America or Entertainment Entrepreneur. You wouldn’t be able to find Youth Speaker or Youth Media Expert. I am positive that “guy who trades a red paperclip for a house” wouldn’t ever make the chart.

There are so many opportunities out there and so many more to be created. But here’s the catch: it’s up to you to create them!

You create them by taking chances, by talking to people, by surrounding yourself with people who can help you. You uncover these opportunities by asking questions, traveling, volunteering, reading and living just outside of your comfort zone.

In Episode 003, I speak with Norah and Ted to hear how they are creating their dream careers one skateboard at a time.

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Orlando Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 5:28 am

I love your attitude. This is how I see it. If you have created the life you currently have with little or no effort tha imagine what you could do if you try. Moreover, imaging what you could do if you acted on purpose. What a concept!
Ryan Porter Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 1:53 pm

I totally agree!!! But I think people get scared our disoriented when they are thinking about the future and all of the things they could do… It's much safer and easier to stick with routine.
Carrie Says:
March 6th, 2010 at 5:33 am

Yes! This is wonderful. Shared on my facebook!
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