Reclaiming My Brain!

I just finished reading the biography for the founder of Video Professor. You know, the guy who comes on television advertising tutorials for using your computer? What an inspiring story! To begin, as most would assume, the founder is not a real professor, but a former CEO of a computer manufacturing company. Back in the mid-80s he realized that many of his customers not only wanted computers, but also needed help in understanding how to use them. So, Video Professor was born.

This story inspired me for several reasons: First, it further energized my efforts in seeing my dreams come true. His story reminded me that dreams that you believe in take time to grow and prosper, so you have to stick with it long enough to appreciate it and see it through. The Video Professor realized amazing levels of success after 20 years of commitment, faith, and a desire to make a difference. Secondly, it confirmed a thought I had about a recent opportunity to move ahead in my 'day job.' While promotions are great, and making more money is a blessing, so is not having a promotion and making more money in a career. I am fortunate to have crossed the six-figure income bracket, but I am not certain that I want to do more work for more money---- for SOMEONE ELSE! I have decided (Decision-mode in my book!) to reclaim my brain. Finally, for me, enough IS enough!

If I am to spend additional hours at work, I rather spend those hours working on "MY" dream at home. If I truly believe in what I am doing [helping women stay focused on their dreams and execute a plan of action] then it's time to reclaim my brain--- it is time to pour that additional effort and energy into an opportunity that is deeply rooted in my soul and in my spirit. Think about it: How many chances will you get to follow-through on a dream that will not only help others prosper and be better all around-- and then have the blessing reciprocate to you?

Yes, there are some things that money just can't buy-- and that's the satisfaction of knowing that you and I can be the source of change and hope and fulfillment for so many others.

I am reclaiming my brain! How about you?

Dr. Karen Hardy, EdD MBA
"The Possibility Professor"