Notice how people don't simply turn around when they realize they're walking the wrong way on a street. Instead, many will glance at their phone or cross the street before changing course. This subtle action helps us project an image that new information, not an initial mistake, prompted the change in direction.
This instinct to mask our errors in front of others magnifies when it comes to more significant life decisions.
Now, consider admitting to friends and family that the career we chose in our teens isn't the one we dreamt of. Almost impossible.
So, let's take a moment of silence to honor the dancers, actors, astronauts, comedians, trapeze artists, singers, painters, fashion designers, writers, photographers, film directors, athletes, firefighters, adventure sports instructors, sculptors, wildlife documentary filmmakers, professional gamers, travel bloggers, DJs, and surfers we lost to more conventional and boring careers.
May our thoughts and prayers bring their souls back to life.
Of course, it is possible that some people, since childhood, have already been interested in being a lawyer, a manager, or a salesman. In fact, I once knew a child who aspired to become a lawyer from a young age. Instead of diving into his online games, he would meticulously read the terms and conditions that were displayed before playing. Upon receiving a board game on his birthday, he would devote hours to studying the rulebook, often forgetting to play the game. Just kidding, I've never met a kid like that. No one has.
People often make dull career choices in an attempt to impress their parents, gain status, or for money. The fear of not having enough toys.
That's why we all know musicians posing as doctors, artists masquerading as entrepreneurs, and surfers disguising themselves as lawyers. These individuals have followed the guidance of schools, parents, or career coaches but haven't yet mustered the courage to embrace their true passions. Still haven't dared to come out of their closets.
But the world is changing.
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