Change...

Bill Clinton once said "The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change."  

I'll be the first to tell you that I believe this premise thoroughly; however, I can't help but ask myself if this always true.  Recently, I decided to make a rather drastic change in my everyday life.  In search of opportunity and new challenges, I decided to move from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA.  Before making the move, I spoke to a couple people about the idea and gave them an opportunity to weigh in how they felt about it.  All in all, I received a lot of positive support and was encouraged to make the move.  Before I continue, I must state that by no means do I regret the decision I made; I have just come to the realization that greatness truly does require sacrifice.

In moving, I feel like I have let down a lot of people.  People that care about me, people that are willing to do many things for me, people that have my best interest in mind.  I genuinely care about these people and everyday I do my best to make that known.  However, the disturbing thought of being replaced can't help but slide in my mind from time to time.  I don't frown on the fact that could very well happen; it's human nature.  If that were to happen though, it would be unfortunate.  These people would lose interest in staying connected simply for the fact that I left and something new came about.  Fortunately, I have been blessed enough to meet people that see me for me, and not what I can do for them. 

Making this change marks the third time in my life that I have completely uprooted myself from a comfortable environment in order to achieve success.  In reminiscing, I always wonder why I have had to make so many of these moves while others manage to stay put in one setting and achieve the same success.  It's baffling at times, but I have to remind myself that every move I make is for the better; this will pay off.  More often than not, the feeling of change is accompanied by the feelings of helplessness and loss.  For me, a strong will and proper bearing of guidance has effectively offset any feelings of inadequacy that I may have felt. I try, and really, that's all I can do.

In looking at the full side of glass, I have realized that, in fact, there is a lot of opportunity for me to capitalize on.  I understand that this opportunity never comes free and usually isn't easy to pursue.  I have to remain focused and constantly remind myself why I did all of this in the first place; not remind myself of everything I sacrificed.  There is no real loss here; if things were meant to be, then they will be - right?  I will continue to do what I do and let the chips fall where they may.

"Every person has talent; however, not every person has an opportunity." - Brian A. Hunt

This is my chance to showcase my talent.