Andrew G.R.'s blog post that I read with my reaction below:
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It's the dream of any kid who has ever picked up a baseball. 27 up, 27 down. Sure it ranks behind the bottom of the ninth grand slam and the over-the-wall-homerun-robbing catch, but the perfect game definitely cracks the top 5.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle became the first major league pitcher in five seasons to hurl a flawless game. And that got me thinking...
WHAT WOULD MY PERFECT GAME LOOK LIKE?
I'm not a baseball player. I'm your average middle class, blog-writing, new-media loving Webaholic who mostly operates under the radar.
I have work goals that I would like to accomplish; career feats that I am driven to achieve. But when I sit down, take a few deep breaths and clear my mind, I still have no idea what my version of a perfect game would look like.
That's a problem.
Since dream chasing is an important aspect of success, I'm now determined to put more thought into what ultimate perfection looks like for me. Is it an error-free presentation? Consecutively successful projects? Increasing ROI by 100%? I don't know, but thanks to Mark Buehrle's magical performance, I am now on the path to find out.
What does a "perfect game" look like for you?
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I read this blog post and started thinking about what my “perfect game” would look like. If you’re on the job hunt and someone asks you what your dream job would be, do you have an answer? If you can’t articulate it, you’re never going to be able to find it.
My perfect dream job would be one where I could work from home because I really enjoyed not going to work. I found that I can still be dedicated and focused without being in an office setting. I have a relatively short attention span, so sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day can be trying at times. I get more accomplished without the interruption of office politics.
I want to make a difference. Over the last couple of months, I’ve been doing a lot of things and not getting paid for it, but I love it because I feel like I’m helping people. I want to add value and I want my voice to be heard.
I’ve discovered in my time off that I can write and be creative.
I enjoy meeting new and interesting people and learning what they’re passionate about.
I love social media. Writing this blog, twittering (tweeting?), keeping up with contacts on LinkedIn; it would be great to continue working within these mediums in my dream job.
So, dream job includes working from home, making a difference, writing/being creative and using social media. Oh, and if I could get to Europe every couple of months on a “business trip”, that would be great :)
My dream job has changed over time because kids are on the horizon, so working from home has really been on my mind. You need to reassess your dream job scenario and keep in mind what’s important to you and yours.
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB? Post it here for all of the readers to see – who knows, you might make a connection through this blog!!!
Monday, July 27, 2009
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Suzanne my perfect game woould be having a job where I am excited to go to work every morning.
ReplyDeleteWorking from home just wouldn't work for me but I would like to have more flexability in my hours, maybe me deciding when I go in and get off.
I would definately like to be employed by someone who appreciates my contributions, and the flip side is I want to strive to be the kind of employee who my employer is excited to have working for them.
In short I want to stand out in my field which is part of the reason for my efforts in continuing my education.