I once kayaked down the Salt River with my son’s Boy Scout troop. Before we hit the river, we made sure everyone was prepared as possible; drinking water, hats, sun screen, life preservers, river maps, and advice from the river guides. Being the scouts that we are - we thought we had this preparation stuff down to a science and were pretty confident that we could handle anything that was thrown our way. We were CPR, Safe Swim Defense, and Safety Afloat Certified! We were ready, so bring it on, baby!

As our rag-tag flotilla discovered throughout the day’s journey, there were some situations we weren’t quite expecting. Who would have thought that one of the young adventurers would lose his oar only 500 yards from the starting point?

You know me; I like to compare life experience to careers and career searches, so here it goes! It seemed like once we resolved one - crisis - and were moving along smoothly enjoying the desert scenery, we’d come upon another bend in the river and something else would happen. Some situations we were prepared for, others we had to improvise - much like someone’s career.

Just like our young river rats discovered, there’s hard work, unforeseen obstacles, and an immense satisfaction in pursuing your dreams, whether that dream is reaching the end of the river or obtaining a job that is fulfilling and embodies your passions in life.

In the end we achieved our goal, realized our dreams, and found our purpose. (OK- I’m stretching it here.) We made it to the end of the river, together. We were able to look back and say that the end result was worth the journey.

As a nationally Credentialed Career Manager, Coach Kevin Tucker has been partnering with individuals like you for the last 25 years. Through the military, as a minister, a human resources executive, and finally as a career and life transition coach; he has continually been able to help motivated individuals find their calling in life! Check out more at www.CCubedCareer.com.

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