I’m not usually the one looking for life’s big lessons in everyday events, BUT here we go…

Knowing what we actually want is Step 1 of goal setting that usually gets glossed over and is a key reason why we don’t achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

It's probably one of the most common questions little kids get asked. At face value, it's a pretty harmless question, and because kids have amazing imaginations and no concept of fears or limits, the answers are typically very exciting - Fireman, astronaut, ballerina, doctor, professional baseball player, unicorn. Yes, unicorn.

I've heard it before.

"I know I want to leave my job to follow enter dream job/career here, but I have responsibilities and can't take the financial risk."

Have you ever taken the time to think about your “why”? Your Why is what connects you to a higher level of meaning in your life. It helps you find a connection to your work or career after a particularly crappy day. It drives you forward to that goal you really want, even after 2, 3, or 4 setbacks. It’s what lets you know that, in the end, it is all worth it.