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You are who you are because of your experiences. Some are a result of the life you were born into; others are by choice. As you listen to your life, patterns will emerge.
Life is happening all around you – explore its mysteries. The answers are within reach, seek them out.
Answers to questions like:
What fuels your soul?
What are you drawn to?
What do you want to accomplish?
What are you here for?
Move into action by acknowledging your accidental apprenticeships. Learn from them. Masters are the people in your life who have the skills and/or qualities that move you forward in fulfilling your life’s purpose?
“Every story of success is a story of community. Although mentors are hard to come by, accidental apprenticeships are everywhere. Your life is preparing you for what’s to come.” Jeff Goins
Follow Your Dreams.
Author Elizabeth (Betty) Wilder and I met several years ago at York Ogunquit church. During the time we've known each other, Betty has written her first novel, "The Spruce Gum Box" (at the age of 72), and two subsequent novels to finish the trilogy. She is currently working on her forth book. Betty not only inspires me, she encourages all of us to follow our dreams and take action no matter what stage of life we’re at.
Betty keeps in touch with friends on Facebook by sharing her travels and current engagements. She generously promotes other authors on Twitter. It’s through her promotion of Jen Blood’s book, “All the Blue Eyed Angels,” that another accidental apprenticeship came into my life.
Connect with Others.
Jen Blood, author of the “Erin Solomon Mysteries” knows how to engage a social media audience with her personal and relatable style.
One of my favorite examples happened with her Facebook group called the “Erin Solomon Press Corps.” Jen asked us for help. She wasn’t sure about the new cover design for “Southern Cross”. A lively discussion followed, adaptations made, and a new cover design approved. I enjoyed watching this process unfold.
Jen connects with others (her followers) throughout the week and offers a variety of promotions. When her name or group pops up, there’s a curiosity factor that’s hard to resist.
Putting it all together.
Elizabeth (Betty) Wilder and Jen Blood are two masters that I am grateful to be learning from. The examples given are only a small glimpse into what I’m acquiring from both of them.
As I work my way through Jeff Goin’s book “The Art of Work,” I’m gaining new insights that are moving me forward as a writer. These accidental apprenticeships are helping me do just that.
What are the accidental apprenticeships in your life? How are you using them to move forward with your life’s purpose?
Next Steps
Read more about:
Accidental Apprenticeships podcast with “The Art of Work” author Jeff Goins
Elizabeth (Betty) Wilder at her author page: Elizabeth Wilder
Jen Blood at her author’s page: Jen Blood .
Check back next week for "Pushing Through the Pain."
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