Think Outside the Box

When a child is asked what he wants to be when he grows up and he'll spring up with numerous ideas at F1 speed. Adults often laugh off at their innocence when they speak of becoming a doctor, a bus conductor, an hairstylist, a computer repairer, a carpenter and many such ideas.

Children enjoying fairy tales, science fiction, world of wizards and cartoons are boosting with ideas, imagination and creativity; little do they know that down the years they may become those adults - suited up, staring at computer screens, sitting in a cubicle, uninterested and dissatisfied with their nature of job. 

During a speech at the Stanford University in 2005, Steve Jobs quoted, "You've got to find what you love. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do!".

Sometimes, I ask myself- Is the education provided by our schools and universities a passport to a brighter future or is it simply a key to the corporate world?

Fellas, The world has changed. Students today are willing to learn further, improvise their skills, and gear up to optimize the use of these skills in various ways, their rationale being the freedom to choose the nature of work based on their own interests and passion.

Thankfully, gone are the days of boring old conventional jobs especially for the bold and adventurous few who enjoy exploring new arenas and are not ready to compromise on their passions, skills and interests.

Ignoring judgmental parents and relatives who would wrinkle their noses upon hearing about 'off-beat' careers chosen. Young adults would flourish if encouraged to take up something innovative that could bring out the best in them.

There is an endless list of so many unconventional careers coming up lately. Whacky, innovative and creative careers are trending like never before. However, these new careers are either self-generated or applied careers of formal educational courses yet available. The 'smart' generation has started using and applying education in unconventional ways. 

Lesser known careers say for instance Day Care Provider, Aged Care Specialist, Environmental Engineer, Physician's Assistant, Game Designer are booming up rapidly. Careers that were thought to give less return, less recognition are becoming popular. 

Young adults now fearless to become Animators, Bloggers, Disc/Radio/Video Jockeys, Fitness Experts, Tourist Guides, and Wine Tasters!. People are bridging the gap between what was once thought impossible and is now being achieved; they are less fearful of breaking stereotypes and find their passions. 

The possibilities are limitless. Gone are the days when you have to fit into the usual 9-5 code. You can now make money by doing what you love. This will make you a whole lot happier and successful. 

Someone once said "Success doesn't bring happiness. Happiness brings success. When you do what you love, you'll be successful."

It won't just come cheaply like that; you gotta be brave, you gotta be bold. You gotta stand your ground against all odds and pursue your passion. Dare to follow your heart and don't be trapped in Dogma. 

Remember- "Everything great was accomplished by fools with dreams."

Come on!!

-Ephraim Davies