How a goal change has changed my life

Career Shift in Full Swing! 

I don't know about you, but my view of what the world's possibilities for me has changed so drastically over the past 5 years. 

First off, I'll share how my goals have changed over the past 5 years and how that mental shift has resulted in great benefits for myself, my family, and, I believe, my career.   

My goal changed from "being a chemist" to "being a perpetual learner."  Since then, I have moved away from the subject of my graduate degree, to a management development position at McMaster-Carr Supply Co., to start a business, Dance Yourself Fit LLC, in 2010 which manufactures Slip-On Dancers that are used in dance aerobics workouts across the US and around the world. 

I am continually learning and always looking to make things better.  I have now formed the habit of looking critically at an operation and making it better.   Sometimes, I think I need to learn to turn that off.  Regardless, I don't think that general goal of being a perpetual learner is going to change anytime soon nor do I want it to.  

Now, I'm working on setting a more concrete goal of stepping away from my business (and not having it fall apart).   


About a week ago, Dance Yourself Fit LLC had it's 2 year anniversary. I'm so pleased at the growth that we've accomplished. 

Our product, Slip-On Dancers, is sold across the US at a variety of gyms, and internationally as well.  We have now sold over 20,000+ pairs of Slip-On Dancers. Who knows where this will go, but surely the best direction is up.  

Dreaming big has changed my career for the better.  

When in doubt, dream big.  

In short, YES, it is possible to build a lifestyle and an income that covers all the bases, but it's only going to happen if you think it is a possibility.