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What if your childhood dreams held the key to unlocking your authentic adult happiness? This eye-opening exploration into rediscovering forgotten passions reveals shocking research: 96% of adults never achieve their childhood dream jobs, with 64% still longing for them today. Those aspirations to become actors, athletes, or artists? Most have been replaced by practical careers far removed from our original desires.
But what if these abandoned dreams weren't childish fantasies but genuine expressions of your authentic self? Before societal expectations clouded your vision, your childhood passions revealed what truly brought you joy. Your body knows when you're misaligned with your purpose - persistent sadness, fatigue, and dissatisfaction aren't just "normal adult life" but biological signals urging realignment with your genuine interests.
The journey back to your childhood dreams doesn't require quitting your job tomorrow. Instead, it's about finding balance - maintaining stability while preserving enough energy to explore what excites you. By examining what activities made you lose track of time as a child, what environments comforted you during difficult moments, or what new experiences energize you today, you can uncover clues to your authentic passion. Whether it's singing, building, writing, or any activity that sparked curiosity, these interests contain the blueprint for a more fulfilling future. Remember, your dreams don't expire - they're patiently waiting for you to take that first small step toward rediscovery. What childhood joy might transform your life if you gave it permission to resurface today?
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Did you know that research from Perkbox and
Sideskies reveals that mostadults never fully move on from
their dream jobs?
Specifically, we're talkingabout 96% of adults that have
not succeeded in making theirchildhood dream jobs a reality,
(00:21):
and this is very sad, in myopinion, very sad, a reality,
and this is very sad, in myopinion, very sad as uh, in this
96 percent, right, we have a 64percent of adults still wish
they were working in theirchildhood dream jobs today.
So, uh, overall, only fourpercent of people achieve their
(00:45):
childhood dream jobs, and themost achievable dreams, of
course, are becoming like jobsthat we already know, you know,
like a lawyer or a teacher, but,in contrast, dreams of becoming
an actor, for example, or anathlete are much less likely to
(01:06):
come true.
So, instead, those who aspireto be actors, for example, end
up working in hospitality orevents management, and, at the
same time, people who dream ofbeing athletes usually find
themselves in financialpositions.
For example, many of us mighthave dreamed of being athletes
usually find themselves infinancial positions.
For example, many of us mighthave dreamed of being a
(01:30):
firefighter, you know, a pilotor a doctor, but ended up in
different professions, right?
So?
And this story is very, verysad, but let's see how we can
learn from this experience fromothers, and let's see how we can
go forward to make sure thatyou are going to reach the dream
(01:54):
job that you always wanted tohave.
Hi everyone, my name is Fabiofrom Journey to Success, and
welcome.
Today, I want to smash thiswall between your reality and
your um, let's say hidden regretthoughts, all right, and talk
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about rediscovering yourchildhood dreams.
So it doesn't matter how oldyou are, who you are, as long as
you are here in this world,it's never too late to pursue
those dreams, but, of course, asalways before to go forward,
please subscribe.
So I know this is the rightdirection to lead you, guys, as
always, to drive you, to guideyou towards your journey to
(02:34):
success, and let's get startedright, as always.
So rediscovering childhoodpatience is incredibly important
, guys, for several reasons.
First of all, we mustacknowledge that one day, we all
will die.
Yes, this is a fact that manypeople tend to ignore, but this
(02:59):
is the reality.
We're going to die one day,right?
So whether we pass away,naturally or not hopefully not
is uncertain, but it raises animportant question.
Okay, why should you alwayspursue the dreams of others.
So if you are genuinely happyfulfilling those dreams, then
(03:20):
this message, this episode, thenthis message, this episode may
not resonate with you.
So I understand that.
No worries, I will not judgeyou and listen.
You can also close the episode,okay, evidently it's not
something for you.
But if you find yourselfunfulfilled and hope for
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something more, I urge you, Icommand you, to consider your
own wishes, your own dreams,okay.
Would you rather live a lifefull of regret, you know, hoping
for a change that may nevercome, or would you prefer to
break free from the limits ofyour mind and discover what you
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can achieve through yourchildhood dreams?
Okay, there is a phrase thatsays I have it here.
So the definition of insanityis doing the same thing over and
over again and expectingdifferent results.
Okay, while some peopleassociate this quote with the
Far Cry franchise, it's a videogame.
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It actually originated fromAlbert Einstein, and I want to
make sure you understandsomething important If you eat
badly and don't exercise, youcannot expect a turtle.
You know, If you don't put in aconsistent effort toward what
you believe, you cannot changeyour life.
And if you spend your timefulfilling the dreams of others,
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of course, you will end upneglecting your own wishes,
dreams and desires.
Okay, time and daily energy arelimited.
You have to remember that.
That's the reality.
Nothing to do Remember thatthat's the reality.
Nothing to do.
Now.
I'm not suggesting that youshould quit your job immediately
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to pursue your dreams, also,that would be a mistake, would
be insane.
Suppose you leave a stable jobwithout a clear plan, guys.
In that case, you may find thatyour energy gets consumed by
the frustration of beingunemployed.
Okay, so it's not good either.
Instead, consider a job whereyou can become proficient and
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comfortable especially yourcomfort zone, you know.
Invest some of your energy andtime there.
And a job where it doesn'tdrain you completely, especially
.
Okay, and actually it doesn'tdrain you at all.
But at least you need a jobwhere you know you can keep a
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good bunch of energy and, beforeor after work, focus on your
dreams and goals your learningzone, okay.
Or after work, focus on yourdreams and goals your learning
zone, okay.
So you need a job where you canwork, you can pay taxes, you
can pay your room or whatever,but then you need time to be
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focused on your dreams and goalsyour learning zone, okay.
So this way you'll be preparedto explore the aspirations you
had as a child.
Now, based on my experience,let's see how to reconnect with
your childhood passions,including hobbies, activities or
experiences that can influenceyour journey.
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All right, okay, so here wehave three steps.
First step your body is thebest signal.
It is a perfect machine, guys,for understanding yourself.
So, do you have a headache?
Who knows?
Maybe you aren't sleepingenough or getting the right
nutrition?
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Do you feel pain in your chest?
Hmm, I don't know, perhaps youhave been exposed to too much
cold and need a better jacket.
I don't know.
Let's say you consistently feelsad, okay, especially at work.
It may be your body warningthat you need to change your
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life.
So this could indicate thatserotonin, so often called, you
know, the feel-good hormone, islow and cortisol, the stress
hormone, is high.
So we need to be careful aboutit, as these hormones are
closely linked to feelings ofsadness and depression.
Okay, so low serotonin levelsare associated with depressive
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symptoms such as persistentsadness, while high cortisol
levels due to chronic stress cancontribute to negative moods
impacting your sleep andappetite.
So this is just an example.
Of course, I'm not a doctor, butthese are signals, are signals
that indicate you are unhappy.
And if you are not happy, guys,it's essential to take action
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and change your life.
I've noticed that people oftenseek help from a psychologist
when they feel sad, while othersget some medication for
depression and so on.
So it's sad, it's sad to seethis.
I'm not suggesting that seekinghelp is wrong.
(08:32):
I'm not suggesting that, infact, I believe, actually, a
good doctor can truly make youfeel better, right.
However, it's important toaddress your feelings before
reaching a point where you feellost and can't turn back.
Our bodies, guys, provide uswith many signs, many signals.
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So you know, the change doesn'thappen in an instant.
It's not like a light switch.
It's not like a light switch.
It's not like that.
Rather, we're like clay in apottery, constantly trying to
shape ourselves.
Sometimes, in our attempts toreset and restart our lives, we
may feel like we are smashingour clay to start over, you know
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, and we try to achieve our bestform.
We seek to achieve our bestform.
We seek to achieve our bestform, and sometimes we succeed,
while other times we don't.
But remember, the moment we dryout and enter the oven is when
our complete form is final, allright, and this is when we
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decide who we are for or forworse, for worse.
But we must be careful, guys.
We must be careful because ifthe form we choose is unhealthy,
unhappy or unstable, it canfall apart and break, okay.
So, consequently, we should aimto avoid reaching that critical
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point.
Step two what made you happywhen you were a child?
I was preparing step two today.
I was like, whoa, I like what Iwrote, it's nice.
So this is a very importantquestion anyway, because
whatever brought you joy in yourchildhood, you have to know
that will likely still make youhappy today, now, 100%.
(10:32):
So when you revisit thesechildhood joys, you have to know
that these childhood joys canbring back feelings of nostalgia
and hope, remind you of thehappiness you once experienced
and you can still achieve today.
Okay, for example, I'verealized in my adult life that
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when I was younger, I genuinelyenjoyed sharing my opinions and,
you know, offering my vocalsupport, and my device, of
course, wasn't always correct,but I have polished my skills
over time, especially through mypodcast.
You know, be careful about whatyou say, how to say in which
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way.
It's also important tounderstand when and how break
the the sensitivity of of mylisteners or not, you know, um,
so I I I polished my way to bewhen I was younger Alliance,
(11:52):
with my current journey, allright, with my podcast, with
Journey to Success, and I loveit.
Also.
Another point is that I want tohighlight that you're not alone
on your journey.
We all have our unique paths torediscovering our childhood
passions, and sharing theseexperiences can help us feel
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connected and understood.
So I'm doing now with you.
I always do in a kind of Iwouldn't say any episode, but
every time there is anopportunity, I always like to
share my experiences.
And also for you guys, maybe Idon't mention so much often, but
don't forget to share yourexperience with a friend,
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especially in this case, it canbe beneficial, okay, because
when you do, let's say, let'snot generalize, let's talk about
this topic.
Uh, in this case, it might helpyou learn more about yourself
or reinforce the idea that whatyou are doing is the right
choice, okay, and is the rightchoice or not, just as my
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experience with helping othersaligns with my current journey,
for example, and is the rightchoice or not.
Just as my experience withhelping others aligns with my
current journey, for example.
Or you might even discover ahobby you never realized you had
.
So this is just an example.
Of course, it's not alwaysimportant to share everything
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with a friend.
If you don't feel it, let's say.
There are different layers.
Maybe we're going to talk aboutit in another episode, but
let's be focused on this episode.
In this case.
It's important, you know,especially if you don't really
know what was your hobby whenyou were a child.
You may be forgotten, orsomething you know.
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Another thing that used to makeme happy, by the way, was
singing.
I loved singing.
I loved singing when I was achild and today I'm considering
also, you know, to learn to playthe guitar, but I don't know.
I have to wait until I find thetime because I'm busier than
ever these days.
But a point is, it's importantto remember what we liked, to
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understand what we want, okay?
Another example I also lovetoys from Jik Jik, a brand that
was very popular back then inItaly.
They made the best complex toysever.
I loved them, and even now,when I visit a toy store you
know, perhaps looking for aboard game I still feel
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fascinated by toys, and recentlyI've been considering buying
some serious Lego.
You know, something that Inever did just just one month
ago, we, we bought with with myfiance, uh, really, a small leg
of the nero and uh, it was whatwas two, two poopies, literally
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uh, wallace and uh, wallace andEve from the Disney cartoon and,
as I mentioned, I loved tobuild, but I think that was my
yeah, I was like 10 or 20, Idon't remember.
I was very nice and, as I say,I think I would like to buy some
seriously Lego again to revisit.
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You know, as I said, the joy ofmy childhood.
I know that Lego has become anexpensive hobby these days, but
it fascinates me and I feel asmile in my brain when I think
about it.
And I don't know I should buysomething like that to explore
the feeling.
Connect to my childhood, youknow, when I used to love toys
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and who knows what is going tobring in the future this, you
know, this way to discover thisexpensive hobby that may become
a hobby one day.
Anyway, think about your ownchildhood.
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Okay, that's the point andespecially, what made you happy.
We live in a world, guys, whereour perspective on the future,
our desires, our aspirations canbe clouded by influences from
friends, family, partners,schools, society, but when we
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were children, everything was soclear.
You know, everything was asclear as crystal water.
Everything was as clear ascrystal water and there was no
dirtiness in our thought.
It was very beautiful, you know, you thought you could become a
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singer or whatever, and, yeah,it was actually possible in our
brain.
So what happened?
Actually possible in our brain?
So what happened?
This society, uh, andeverything around us made us
become so, so, such, um, similarto each other.
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You know, like no.
Why the world, the life, thehuman being is so colorful, you
know.
But the society and the peoplewho learn from the society,
learn and learn to be and learnto have color in their life and
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learn, are learning more andmore how to be great, you know,
but that's not our purpose,that's not the purpose of
Journey to Success.
So the only way to clear thiswater is to reflect on your
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childhood and remember whatbrought you joy.
Okay, reflect on your childhoodand remember what brought you
joy, okay.
So by restoring those thoughts,guys, you can absolutely find
your passion again.
I said to you that was abeautiful step and uh, yeah,
maybe I shouldn't shouldn'tcongratulate myself, but yeah,
of course I do, because it was.
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This step was beautiful.
Uh, three, you had anunfulfilled life and now you
want to change.
Okay, so not everyone has beenas fortunate as we have.
Some people were less fortunate, while others were more
fortunate than us.
So how do you find yourchildhood passion if you never
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explore it when you were a child?
This is a very fascinatingquestion, so in this case, I
would like to highlight threesolutions.
The first solution, the firststep, is to reflect on your past
and consider how yourexperiences can shape your
future in a way that benefitsothers.
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Okay, for example, suppose youhave had a complicated past and
faced challenging experiences.
All right, in that case, youlikely have a connection to the
past, to that past, and you canuse all this experience to
assist others.
Okay, and mostly becomes thething that you really want to do
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in your life, your vocation,your passion.
Second solution what was yourcomfort escape zone, even if you
have been through the worstscenarios?
Right, you survived.
You are here, you are listeningto the podcast and probably I
don't know you are chilling onthe couch, but this means that
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there was something in your mindthat provided with the right
comfort, you know, during yourdifficult journey.
So what was it?
You need to remember that Incase you don't know, ask around.
Okay, that's very, veryimportant.
It could be anything, perhaps adoll that was always with you
and helped you through toughtimes.
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Extreme example you mightconsider learning how to make
dolls now you could sell them,or work in a shop that sells
dolls for children.
I don't know.
I have another example for you,an an extreme example.
Let's suppose that during yourtough times, when you were a
child, you often thought aboutliving and dreamed of a beach
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and a sea place, you know, anescape room that you had
pictured since childhood duringuncomfortable moments.
So, not a thing, but a powerfulmemory.
So this dream served as yourcomfort zone.
Perhaps now is the time toexplore that dream.
Okay, maybe it's time to embarkon a journey to that place and
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start a travel company.
All right, Solution three, onthe other hand, solution three
on the other hand.
Let's say, you are satisfiedwith your current life and you
still had a very, very bad past,but you don't want to revisit
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this past.
You don't want to revisit yourpast.
However, you still want tobecome a different person, okay?
So in this case, I suggesttrying out a variety of
activities.
Life is beautiful, guys, soexplore it If you don't like
something, that's okay.
At least you tried it.
You know, you may discover thatyou enjoy watching people
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surfing.
I don't know why not sign upfor a course.
Or, let's say, you haverealized that you actually enjoy
cooking.
I mean, why not sign up for aworkshop?
You know, I remember a storyabout a very talented copywriter
who worked from home andenjoyed financial freedom and
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one day he traveled to I don'tremember if it was Indonesia or
Thailand, I think he traveled toThailand, where he tried a new
experience.
We tried different experiences.
Then he tried a new, particularone and discovered his passion
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for Thai massage, and he learneda lot from the experience and
decides to work in the field.
Can you imagine, guys?
I mean, a person who hadalready found fulfillment in his
life Discovered something evenmore appealing than copywriting,
you know Something totallydifferent, and now he enjoys
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that passion.
You know, who knows, maybe he'srunning a message shop right
now.
We don't know that.
So you really have to try manydifferent things to understand
what you like first of all, andactually, especially sorry, what
you don't like, in a way, tounderstand what you may love one
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day.
Okay, now let's wrap up beforeclosing this episode, guys.
What did we discuss today?
Today, we talked about how toreconnect with your childhood
patients and why doing so cantransform your life.
We started by looking at thereality that most adults never
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fully achieve their childhooddream jobs, and that there is
this research that shows that96% of people never succeeded in
making those dreams a reality,which means that many of us
carry the regrets.
Okay, so at the end of thestory, overall, only 4% actually
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reach their childhood dreams,dreams, and even then, the
easiest goals tend to bepractical ones, like you know,
becoming a lawyer or a teacher.
So dreams like becoming anactor or an athlete are far less
likely to come true, withpeople often ending up in
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entirely different careers, likehospitality or finance,
different careers likehospitality or finance, and this
helps us understand why so manyadults, guys, feel unfulfilled,
despite being successful inother ways.
Okay, then we talked about whyrediscovering your patience
matters.
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It's never too late, guys.
It's never too late to pursuewhat genuinely excites you, no
matter your age, no matter thecircumstances.
Okay, you don't have to quityour job or take drastic risks
immediately.
I'm not going to ask for that.
Instead, the goal is to findthe imbalance you know, maintain
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stability.
Stability while dedicatingenergy and time to learning,
experimenting, failing,exploring your different
interests.
So this way you are movingtowards your dreams without
creating unnecessary chaos orstress in your life.
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Then we went through threepractical steps to reconnect
with your patients.
First, listen to your body as asignal.
Okay, very important.
Your body constantlycommunicates with you guys.
Headaches, fatigue, persistentsadness or other physical
discomforts are often signs thatsomething is off off, whether
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it's your lifestyle.
Lifestyle, maybe it's yourstress levels, okay, or
alignment with your true desires, and I think low serotonin and
high cortisol, for example, canmake you feel sad or anxious.
So so pay attention to thesesignals early.
Allows you to take actionbefore reaching a critical
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breaking point.
Okay, change does happenovernight.
You have to remember that it'sgradual, like shaping clay.
So sometimes we need to moldourselves a little bit, you know
, to align with our truepotential slowly.
Second, reflecting on what madeyou happy as a child.
Childhood choice and activitiesare a poor source of
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inspiration.
So what did you love doing whenno one was watching?
Could be singing, building,drawing I don't know playing
sports or simply exploringnature.
So these early passions oftenstill resonate with us today
drawing, I don't know, playingsports or simply exploring
nature.
So these early passions oftenstill resonate with us today, so
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revisiting them can awaken joyand help you see possibilities
you might have forgotten.
For example, I realized that asa child, I loved sharing my
opinions and helping others, andprobably this reflects the
journey with my podcast as well.
Number three, thirdexperimenting and exploring.
Even if you never fully pursuedyour childhood dreams, it's
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never too late to discover whatexcites you now.
So now, so try new activities,guys.
Okay.
Um, revisiting comfort zonefrom a difficult time, so
exploring interests you neverconsider, uh, all of this can
all reveal hidden passions, okay.
For example, someone might findjoy in cooking, painting or
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even learning a skill likeIndonesian massage or Thai
massage.
Just by experimenting and beingopen to new experiences, you
will notice how much close youcan be to achieve your dream job
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, something that you didn't knowyet.
The key is curiosity.
You need to be curious, testingdifferent things to understand
what you genuinely enjoy andwhat energize you.
Very important Energy is soimportant.
We need to do more episodesabout energy.
We also talk about using pastchallenges as opportunities,
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guys.
So your experiences, hardshipsor moments of comfort during
difficult times can guide youtoward meaningful work okay.
Sometimes the things that helpedyou survive or manage as a
child can become the foundationfor your adult passion.
Reflecting on your journey canhelp you identify ways to grow,
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guys, help others or even turn apersonal interest into a career
or vocation.
Okay, so, in short, today weexplore how reconnecting with
your childhood passions involveslistening to your body,
remembering what brought you joy, experimenting with new
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experiences okay and learningfrom your past.
So by doing so, you can alignyour life with your own dreams
not someone else's expectations,but your dreams With your own
dreams Not someone else'sexpectations, but your dreams
and this process bringsfulfillment, clarity and a more
profound sense of purpose.
Purpose so important thepurpose.
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That's the reason why we livein this world To follow a
purpose and proving that it'snever too late to rediscover
what truly makes you happy.
Now it's your turn.
Take a moment today to reflect.
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What did you love as a child?
What activity, hobby or dreamstill sparks joy in your heart
when you think about it?
Please write it down, share itwith someone you trust, or even
take the first most step towardstoday.
And remember change doesn'tstart with giant jumps.
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It begins with small,intentional actions, guys.
So if this episode resonatedwith you, as always, you know
how important it is to subscribe, so in this way, you will not
miss the upcoming conversation,where we'll go even deeper into
building your journey to success.
But it's even more important tome if you share this episode
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with a friend who might need areminder that it's never too
late to dream again, you couldbe the reason someone else
reconnects with their passion.
Okay, remember that and thankyou for being part of Journey to
Success.
And remember your dreams do notexpire.
They don't have an expire.
They're waiting for you to showup.
So the only thing to do is takeone small step today.
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Cheers.
Did you know that research from Perkbox and
Sideskies reveals that mostadults never fully move on from
their dream jobs?
Specifically, we're talkingabout 96% of adults that have
not succeeded in making theirchildhood dream jobs a reality,
(00:21):
and this is very sad, in myopinion, very sad, a reality,
and this is very sad, in myopinion, very sad as uh, in this
96 percent, right, we have a 64percent of adults still wish
they were working in theirchildhood dream jobs today.
So, uh, overall, only fourpercent of people achieve their
(00:45):
childhood dream jobs, and themost achievable dreams, of
course, are becoming like jobsthat we already know, you know,
like a lawyer or a teacher, but,in contrast, dreams of becoming
an actor, for example, or anathlete are much less likely to
(01:06):
come true.
So, instead, those who aspireto be actors, for example, end
up working in hospitality orevents management, and, at the
same time, people who dream ofbeing athletes usually find
themselves in financialpositions.
For example, many of us mighthave dreamed of being athletes
usually find themselves infinancial positions.
For example, many of us mighthave dreamed of being a
(01:30):
firefighter, you know, a pilotor a doctor, but ended up in
different professions, right?
So?
And this story is very, verysad, but let's see how we can
learn from this experience fromothers, and let's see how we can
go forward to make sure thatyou are going to reach the dream
(01:54):
job that you always wanted tohave.
Hi everyone, my name is Fabiofrom Journey to Success, and
welcome.
Today, I want to smash thiswall between your reality and
your um, let's say hidden regretthoughts, all right, and talk
(02:14):
about rediscovering yourchildhood dreams.
So it doesn't matter how oldyou are, who you are, as long as
you are here in this world,it's never too late to pursue
those dreams, but, of course, asalways before to go forward,
please subscribe.
So I know this is the rightdirection to lead you, guys, as
always, to drive you, to guideyou towards your journey to
(02:34):
success, and let's get startedright, as always.
So rediscovering childhoodpatience is incredibly important
, guys, for several reasons.
First of all, we mustacknowledge that one day, we all
will die.
Yes, this is a fact that manypeople tend to ignore, but this
(02:59):
is the reality.
We're going to die one day,right?
So whether we pass away,naturally or not hopefully not
is uncertain, but it raises animportant question.
Okay, why should you alwayspursue the dreams of others.
So if you are genuinely happyfulfilling those dreams, then
(03:20):
this message, this episode, thenthis message, this episode may
not resonate with you.
So I understand that.
No worries, I will not judgeyou and listen.
You can also close the episode,okay, evidently it's not
something for you.
But if you find yourselfunfulfilled and hope for
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something more, I urge you, Icommand you, to consider your
own wishes, your own dreams,okay.
Would you rather live a lifefull of regret, you know, hoping
for a change that may nevercome, or would you prefer to
break free from the limits ofyour mind and discover what you
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can achieve through yourchildhood dreams?
Okay, there is a phrase thatsays I have it here.
So the definition of insanityis doing the same thing over and
over again and expectingdifferent results.
Okay, while some peopleassociate this quote with the
Far Cry franchise, it's a videogame.
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It actually originated fromAlbert Einstein, and I want to
make sure you understandsomething important If you eat
badly and don't exercise, youcannot expect a turtle.
You know, If you don't put in aconsistent effort toward what
you believe, you cannot changeyour life.
And if you spend your timefulfilling the dreams of others,
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of course, you will end upneglecting your own wishes,
dreams and desires.
Okay, time and daily energy arelimited.
You have to remember that.
That's the reality.
Nothing to do Remember thatthat's the reality.
Nothing to do.
Now.
I'm not suggesting that youshould quit your job immediately
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to pursue your dreams, also,that would be a mistake, would
be insane.
Suppose you leave a stable jobwithout a clear plan, guys.
In that case, you may find thatyour energy gets consumed by
the frustration of beingunemployed.
Okay, so it's not good either.
Instead, consider a job whereyou can become proficient and
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comfortable especially yourcomfort zone, you know.
Invest some of your energy andtime there.
And a job where it doesn'tdrain you completely, especially
.
Okay, and actually it doesn'tdrain you at all.
But at least you need a jobwhere you know you can keep a
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good bunch of energy and, beforeor after work, focus on your
dreams and goals your learningzone, okay.
Or after work, focus on yourdreams and goals your learning
zone, okay.
So you need a job where you canwork, you can pay taxes, you
can pay your room or whatever,but then you need time to be
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focused on your dreams and goalsyour learning zone, okay.
So this way you'll be preparedto explore the aspirations you
had as a child.
Now, based on my experience,let's see how to reconnect with
your childhood passions,including hobbies, activities or
experiences that can influenceyour journey.
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All right, okay, so here wehave three steps.
First step your body is thebest signal.
It is a perfect machine, guys,for understanding yourself.
So, do you have a headache?
Who knows?
Maybe you aren't sleepingenough or getting the right
nutrition?
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Do you feel pain in your chest?
Hmm, I don't know, perhaps youhave been exposed to too much
cold and need a better jacket.
I don't know.
Let's say you consistently feelsad, okay, especially at work.
It may be your body warningthat you need to change your
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life.
So this could indicate thatserotonin, so often called, you
know, the feel-good hormone, islow and cortisol, the stress
hormone, is high.
So we need to be careful aboutit, as these hormones are
closely linked to feelings ofsadness and depression.
Okay, so low serotonin levelsare associated with depressive
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symptoms such as persistentsadness, while high cortisol
levels due to chronic stress cancontribute to negative moods
impacting your sleep andappetite.
So this is just an example.
Of course, I'm not a doctor, butthese are signals, are signals
that indicate you are unhappy.
And if you are not happy, guys,it's essential to take action
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and change your life.
I've noticed that people oftenseek help from a psychologist
when they feel sad, while othersget some medication for
depression and so on.
So it's sad, it's sad to seethis.
I'm not suggesting that seekinghelp is wrong.
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I'm not suggesting that, infact, I believe, actually, a
good doctor can truly make youfeel better, right.
However, it's important toaddress your feelings before
reaching a point where you feellost and can't turn back.
Our bodies, guys, provide uswith many signs, many signals.
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So you know, the change doesn'thappen in an instant.
It's not like a light switch.
It's not like a light switch.
It's not like that.
Rather, we're like clay in apottery, constantly trying to
shape ourselves.
Sometimes, in our attempts toreset and restart our lives, we
may feel like we are smashingour clay to start over, you know
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, and we try to achieve our bestform.
We seek to achieve our bestform.
We seek to achieve our bestform, and sometimes we succeed,
while other times we don't.
But remember, the moment we dryout and enter the oven is when
our complete form is final, allright, and this is when we
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decide who we are for or forworse, for worse.
But we must be careful, guys.
We must be careful because ifthe form we choose is unhealthy,
unhappy or unstable, it canfall apart and break, okay.
So, consequently, we should aimto avoid reaching that critical
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point.
Step two what made you happywhen you were a child?
I was preparing step two today.
I was like, whoa, I like what Iwrote, it's nice.
So this is a very importantquestion anyway, because
whatever brought you joy in yourchildhood, you have to know
that will likely still make youhappy today, now, 100%.
(10:32):
So when you revisit thesechildhood joys, you have to know
that these childhood joys canbring back feelings of nostalgia
and hope, remind you of thehappiness you once experienced
and you can still achieve today.
Okay, for example, I'verealized in my adult life that
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when I was younger, I genuinelyenjoyed sharing my opinions and,
you know, offering my vocalsupport, and my device, of
course, wasn't always correct,but I have polished my skills
over time, especially through mypodcast.
You know, be careful about whatyou say, how to say in which
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way.
It's also important tounderstand when and how break
the the sensitivity of of mylisteners or not, you know, um,
so I I I polished my way to bewhen I was younger Alliance,
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with my current journey, allright, with my podcast, with
Journey to Success, and I loveit.
Also.
Another point is that I want tohighlight that you're not alone
on your journey.
We all have our unique paths torediscovering our childhood
passions, and sharing theseexperiences can help us feel
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connected and understood.
So I'm doing now with you.
I always do in a kind of Iwouldn't say any episode, but
every time there is anopportunity, I always like to
share my experiences.
And also for you guys, maybe Idon't mention so much often, but
don't forget to share yourexperience with a friend,
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especially in this case, it canbe beneficial, okay, because
when you do, let's say, let'snot generalize, let's talk about
this topic.
Uh, in this case, it might helpyou learn more about yourself
or reinforce the idea that whatyou are doing is the right
choice, okay, and is the rightchoice or not, just as my
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experience with helping othersaligns with my current journey,
for example, and is the rightchoice or not.
Just as my experience withhelping others aligns with my
current journey, for example.
Or you might even discover ahobby you never realized you had
.
So this is just an example.
Of course, it's not alwaysimportant to share everything
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with a friend.
If you don't feel it, let's say.
There are different layers.
Maybe we're going to talk aboutit in another episode, but
let's be focused on this episode.
In this case.
It's important, you know,especially if you don't really
know what was your hobby whenyou were a child.
You may be forgotten, orsomething you know.
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Another thing that used to makeme happy, by the way, was
singing.
I loved singing.
I loved singing when I was achild and today I'm considering
also, you know, to learn to playthe guitar, but I don't know.
I have to wait until I find thetime because I'm busier than
ever these days.
But a point is, it's importantto remember what we liked, to
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understand what we want, okay?
Another example I also lovetoys from Jik Jik, a brand that
was very popular back then inItaly.
They made the best complex toysever.
I loved them, and even now,when I visit a toy store you
know, perhaps looking for aboard game I still feel
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fascinated by toys, and recentlyI've been considering buying
some serious Lego.
You know, something that Inever did just just one month
ago, we, we bought with with myfiance, uh, really, a small leg
of the nero and uh, it was whatwas two, two poopies, literally
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uh, wallace and uh, wallace andEve from the Disney cartoon and,
as I mentioned, I loved tobuild, but I think that was my
yeah, I was like 10 or 20, Idon't remember.
I was very nice and, as I say,I think I would like to buy some
seriously Lego again to revisit.
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You know, as I said, the joy ofmy childhood.
I know that Lego has become anexpensive hobby these days, but
it fascinates me and I feel asmile in my brain when I think
about it.
And I don't know I should buysomething like that to explore
the feeling.
Connect to my childhood, youknow, when I used to love toys
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and who knows what is going tobring in the future this, you
know, this way to discover thisexpensive hobby that may become
a hobby one day.
Anyway, think about your ownchildhood.
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Okay, that's the point andespecially, what made you happy.
We live in a world, guys, whereour perspective on the future,
our desires, our aspirations canbe clouded by influences from
friends, family, partners,schools, society, but when we
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were children, everything was soclear.
You know, everything was asclear as crystal water.
Everything was as clear ascrystal water and there was no
dirtiness in our thought.
It was very beautiful, you know, you thought you could become a
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singer or whatever, and, yeah,it was actually possible in our
brain.
So what happened?
Actually possible in our brain?
So what happened?
This society, uh, andeverything around us made us
become so, so, such, um, similarto each other.
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You know, like no.
Why the world, the life, thehuman being is so colorful, you
know.
But the society and the peoplewho learn from the society,
learn and learn to be and learnto have color in their life and
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learn, are learning more andmore how to be great, you know,
but that's not our purpose,that's not the purpose of
Journey to Success.
So the only way to clear thiswater is to reflect on your
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childhood and remember whatbrought you joy.
Okay, reflect on your childhoodand remember what brought you
joy, okay.
So by restoring those thoughts,guys, you can absolutely find
your passion again.
I said to you that was abeautiful step and uh, yeah,
maybe I shouldn't shouldn'tcongratulate myself, but yeah,
of course I do, because it was.
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This step was beautiful.
Uh, three, you had anunfulfilled life and now you
want to change.
Okay, so not everyone has beenas fortunate as we have.
Some people were less fortunate, while others were more
fortunate than us.
So how do you find yourchildhood passion if you never
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explore it when you were a child?
This is a very fascinatingquestion, so in this case, I
would like to highlight threesolutions.
The first solution, the firststep, is to reflect on your past
and consider how yourexperiences can shape your
future in a way that benefitsothers.
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Okay, for example, suppose youhave had a complicated past and
faced challenging experiences.
All right, in that case, youlikely have a connection to the
past, to that past, and you canuse all this experience to
assist others.
Okay, and mostly becomes thething that you really want to do
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in your life, your vocation,your passion.
Second solution what was yourcomfort escape zone, even if you
have been through the worstscenarios?
Right, you survived.
You are here, you are listeningto the podcast and probably I
don't know you are chilling onthe couch, but this means that
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there was something in your mindthat provided with the right
comfort, you know, during yourdifficult journey.
So what was it?
You need to remember that Incase you don't know, ask around.
Okay, that's very, veryimportant.
It could be anything, perhaps adoll that was always with you
and helped you through toughtimes.
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Extreme example you mightconsider learning how to make
dolls now you could sell them,or work in a shop that sells
dolls for children.
I don't know.
I have another example for you,an an extreme example.
Let's suppose that during yourtough times, when you were a
child, you often thought aboutliving and dreamed of a beach
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and a sea place, you know, anescape room that you had
pictured since childhood duringuncomfortable moments.
So, not a thing, but a powerfulmemory.
So this dream served as yourcomfort zone.
Perhaps now is the time toexplore that dream.
Okay, maybe it's time to embarkon a journey to that place and
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start a travel company.
All right, Solution three, onthe other hand, solution three
on the other hand.
Let's say, you are satisfiedwith your current life and you
still had a very, very bad past,but you don't want to revisit
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this past.
You don't want to revisit yourpast.
However, you still want tobecome a different person, okay?
So in this case, I suggesttrying out a variety of
activities.
Life is beautiful, guys, soexplore it If you don't like
something, that's okay.
At least you tried it.
You know, you may discover thatyou enjoy watching people
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surfing.
I don't know why not sign upfor a course.
Or, let's say, you haverealized that you actually enjoy
cooking.
I mean, why not sign up for aworkshop?
You know, I remember a storyabout a very talented copywriter
who worked from home andenjoyed financial freedom and
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one day he traveled to I don'tremember if it was Indonesia or
Thailand, I think he traveled toThailand, where he tried a new
experience.
We tried different experiences.
Then he tried a new, particularone and discovered his passion
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for Thai massage, and he learneda lot from the experience and
decides to work in the field.
Can you imagine, guys?
I mean, a person who hadalready found fulfillment in his
life Discovered something evenmore appealing than copywriting,
you know Something totallydifferent, and now he enjoys
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that passion.
You know, who knows, maybe he'srunning a message shop right
now.
We don't know that.
So you really have to try manydifferent things to understand
what you like first of all, andactually, especially sorry, what
you don't like, in a way, tounderstand what you may love one
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day.
Okay, now let's wrap up beforeclosing this episode, guys.
What did we discuss today?
Today, we talked about how toreconnect with your childhood
patients and why doing so cantransform your life.
We started by looking at thereality that most adults never
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fully achieve their childhooddream jobs, and that there is
this research that shows that96% of people never succeeded in
making those dreams a reality,which means that many of us
carry the regrets.
Okay, so at the end of thestory, overall, only 4% actually
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reach their childhood dreams,dreams, and even then, the
easiest goals tend to bepractical ones, like you know,
becoming a lawyer or a teacher.
So dreams like becoming anactor or an athlete are far less
likely to come true, withpeople often ending up in
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entirely different careers, likehospitality or finance,
different careers likehospitality or finance, and this
helps us understand why so manyadults, guys, feel unfulfilled,
despite being successful inother ways.
Okay, then we talked about whyrediscovering your patience
matters.
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It's never too late, guys.
It's never too late to pursuewhat genuinely excites you, no
matter your age, no matter thecircumstances.
Okay, you don't have to quityour job or take drastic risks
immediately.
I'm not going to ask for that.
Instead, the goal is to findthe imbalance you know, maintain
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stability.
Stability while dedicatingenergy and time to learning,
experimenting, failing,exploring your different
interests.
So this way you are movingtowards your dreams without
creating unnecessary chaos orstress in your life.
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Then we went through threepractical steps to reconnect
with your patients.
First, listen to your body as asignal.
Okay, very important.
Your body constantlycommunicates with you guys.
Headaches, fatigue, persistentsadness or other physical
discomforts are often signs thatsomething is off off, whether
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it's your lifestyle.
Lifestyle, maybe it's yourstress levels, okay, or
alignment with your true desires, and I think low serotonin and
high cortisol, for example, canmake you feel sad or anxious.
So so pay attention to thesesignals early.
Allows you to take actionbefore reaching a critical
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breaking point.
Okay, change does happenovernight.
You have to remember that it'sgradual, like shaping clay.
So sometimes we need to moldourselves a little bit, you know
, to align with our truepotential slowly.
Second, reflecting on what madeyou happy as a child.
Childhood choice and activitiesare a poor source of
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inspiration.
So what did you love doing whenno one was watching?
Could be singing, building,drawing I don't know playing
sports or simply exploringnature.
So these early passions oftenstill resonate with us today
drawing, I don't know, playingsports or simply exploring
nature.
So these early passions oftenstill resonate with us today, so
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revisiting them can awaken joyand help you see possibilities
you might have forgotten.
For example, I realized that asa child, I loved sharing my
opinions and helping others, andprobably this reflects the
journey with my podcast as well.
Number three, thirdexperimenting and exploring.
Even if you never fully pursuedyour childhood dreams, it's
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never too late to discover whatexcites you now.
So now, so try new activities,guys.
Okay.
Um, revisiting comfort zonefrom a difficult time, so
exploring interests you neverconsider, uh, all of this can
all reveal hidden passions, okay.
For example, someone might findjoy in cooking, painting or
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even learning a skill likeIndonesian massage or Thai
massage.
Just by experimenting and beingopen to new experiences, you
will notice how much close youcan be to achieve your dream job
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, something that you didn't knowyet.
The key is curiosity.
You need to be curious, testingdifferent things to understand
what you genuinely enjoy andwhat energize you.
Very important Energy is soimportant.
We need to do more episodesabout energy.
We also talk about using pastchallenges as opportunities,
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guys.
So your experiences, hardshipsor moments of comfort during
difficult times can guide youtoward meaningful work okay.
Sometimes the things that helpedyou survive or manage as a
child can become the foundationfor your adult passion.
Reflecting on your journey canhelp you identify ways to grow,
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guys, help others or even turn apersonal interest into a career
or vocation.
Okay, so, in short, today weexplore how reconnecting with
your childhood passions involveslistening to your body,
remembering what brought you joy, experimenting with new
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experiences okay and learningfrom your past.
So by doing so, you can alignyour life with your own dreams
not someone else's expectations,but your dreams With your own
dreams Not someone else'sexpectations, but your dreams
and this process bringsfulfillment, clarity and a more
profound sense of purpose.
Purpose so important thepurpose.
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That's the reason why we livein this world To follow a
purpose and proving that it'snever too late to rediscover
what truly makes you happy.
Now it's your turn.
Take a moment today to reflect.
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What did you love as a child?
What activity, hobby or dreamstill sparks joy in your heart
when you think about it?
Please write it down, share itwith someone you trust, or even
take the first most step towardstoday.
And remember change doesn'tstart with giant jumps.
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It begins with small,intentional actions, guys.
So if this episode resonatedwith you, as always, you know
how important it is to subscribe, so in this way, you will not
miss the upcoming conversation,where we'll go even deeper into
building your journey to success.
But it's even more important tome if you share this episode
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with a friend who might need areminder that it's never too
late to dream again, you couldbe the reason someone else
reconnects with their passion.
Okay, remember that and thankyou for being part of Journey to
Success.
And remember your dreams do notexpire.
They don't have an expire.
They're waiting for you to showup.
So the only thing to do is takeone small step today.
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Cheers.
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