When talking to my clients I often tell them to remember who they are and to tap into that part of themselves when looking for a new career.
It's always important to understand that if you're not passionate and committed to what you do, you likely aren't going to be successful.
The most successful people are passionate about life, and about their careers.
They are intertwined.
Their enthusiasm is contagious.
People around them are drawn to them and what they're doing because they have the drive to inspire them.
Here are three things to think about when putting one foot in front of the other and taking on any new endeavor.

1. Be real.
   Being genuine is something that is taken for granted as people try whatever they possibly can to get an advantage.
   There is truly no great advantage than simply being you.
   People want to feel like they are not only talking to someone knowledgeable, but they want to feel like they are talking to a friend they can relate to.
    You are your best feature.
   Use it.
   
2. Be courageous.
   It's important to remember that in order to achieve great things sometimes takes great risks.
   In order to achieve something you haven't attained you're going to have to do things you never done.
   It doesn't have to be a scary concept.
   It's simply waging the results in your mind.
   You can either maker success happen, or you can do nothing and lose your dreams.
   The only person holding you back is you.
   
3. Be assertive.
   You are genuine; you have the bravado, now you need the balls.
    Adopt the mentality of winners.
   Failure is not an option.
   Do everything in your power to succeed.
   Yes there will be roadblocks and setbacks, but it isn't the end of the road.
   Find a way to make things happen.
   Find a way to overcome obstacles.
   You have to impose yourself so you dictate outcomes instead of having your fate chosen for you.
   

It is our destiny to be in control of it.
It was never intended to be our purpose to sit idly by and allow life to happen to us.
Understanding who you are is integral to happiness.
Being brave enough to embrace yourself as a person enables you to reach beyond yourself and have an active participation in the world.
In order to have extraordinary results you have to assert yourself and control your life.
And not become a victim of it.
Be real, be brave, and be strong.