Now What?® Coaching
from Laura Berman Fortgang
Innovation and social impact doesn’t always come in a glamorous package. Jasmine Burton saw a global need that would make the difference in many lives and went after it with gusto, calling her mom to declare: “I know what I am supposed to do. I am supposed to design toilets.” Maybe toilets aren’t your thing, but are you an innovator or creative who might join with the policy makers to change the world? What need might you address?
How a Young Woman Designer Is Changing the Way the World Poops
Here are great guidelines to consider as you turn your dream about reinventing yourself into a realistic approach to do just that. Many of the points we work through in Now What?® are part of this process:
Most “overnight successes” did not begin with any resemblance to their future success. What sets them apart is the people who had the courage to follow their vision. They did what many (most) people with great ideas don’t – they took a step and they BEGAN!
“Whether it’s a garage, a basement, or a dorm room, every business has humble beginnings. It’s not about where you start. It’s where you end up.” So, what’s cooking for you? And, what one step could you take today to make your dream a reality?
Think money is the key to happiness? Think again! Social science research has confirmed something that we know at Now What?® – how much a person loves their job is a critical component to happiness. In fact, there are several aspects of a job that are far more important than salary.
Read on to find out what they are and consider them in your own situation. Is it time for a change? How might this information help you in your quest for what’s next?
IKEA’s founder has been a natural salesman and innovator all his life. 90 years later, his core traits have carried him to great success – a great example of a man living his Life Blueprint®. What is within you that can carry you on to your success?
IKEA’s Billionaire Founder Turns 90: Here’s How He Built His Furniture Empire
Sometimes what we’ve been doing just isn’t cutting it any more. If you’re finding yourself in that boat and looking for a way to begin again, check out these creative, simple steps for creating a new future. It’s never too late, and it begins with a vision.