Discover Your True Path – Step Three

Last week I asked us to take our second step on our journey to discover our true path in life. 

 

Here was Step One – Learn by Observing Others.  Here was Step Two – Learn by Asking Others.

 

This week I want us to focus on how we can learn by the example of others.

 

Learn by the Example of Others

 

In 1917 my grandfather lived in Brunswick, Maine.  He worked as a bookkeeper for the Bath Iron Works, the largest shipbuilder in the United States.  He worked long hours.  He lived at home.  He had no extra money.  He had an elementary school education.  And he dreamed of becoming an accountant.

 

Despite his circumstances, my grandfather found a way to pursue his dream.  He adhered to a motto:  “I can. I will.”  My grandfather read the accounting books his older brother had purchased years earlier.  He set aside two hours every night after work to read the books and take the practice tests (without looking at his brother’s answers).  My grandfather would then clear his mind with a walk, and then go to bed.  For two years he followed this plan.  In 1919 my grandfather passed the State of Maine accounting exam.  He became a certified public accountant.

 

The original certificate conferring my grandfather’s right to practice accounting hangs in my parent’s family room.  It reminds all of us what can be achieved by pursuing one’s true path with dedication and hard work.

 

Whose example will you emulate this year?  Learn from their journey.

 

As always, when you have time, let me know how you’re doing.  And remember to share your stories with me.

 

Best to you,

 

David

 

p.s. Remember to keep sending me your stories about how you are applying The Law of the Garbage Truck™ to your lives, families, and businesses.  Email me at david@themomentumproject.com.

 

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David J. Pollay is the creator of The Law of the Garbage Truck™.  He is a syndicated columnist, creator and host of The Happiness Answer™ television program, and an internationally sought after speaker.  David’s book, The Law of the Garbage Truck: Take control of your life with one decision and change the world, will be published by Sterling Publishing in September, 2010.  You can find out more about The Law of the Garbage Truck™ at www.thelawofthegarbagetruck.com.

 

David holds a Master’s degree of applied positive psychology (M.A.P.P.) from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Yale University.  He is the founding associate executive director of the International Positive Psychology Association.  You can catch David’s newsletter here.  You can reach him at david@themomentumproject.com, and you can read David’s blog at www.pollayblog.com.

 

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