One Key to Happiness

I spoke with one of my old mentors today, TK.  I would have known his voice anywhere, and it was truly great to speak after several years.  We discussed my new job search, and how to decide when a job (and potentially a relocation) is right for you.  He reminded me of his tried and true formula for happiness, which is striking the balance between Personal, Professional, and Financial goals.  The balance isn't implied to be 1/3 ~ 1/3 ~ 1/3, but rather a formula that flexes over time as your life situation evolves.  He has applied this in his own life and career on an ongoing basis, and it was a great reminder to me.

DH and I have been discussing the potential to move out of state for a phenomenal job opportunity these past few days, and what first was a NO WAY is now a COULD BE.  There is no right or wrong answer, but as TK reminded me, as long as any decision is well thought through, it will be the right one for us at this time in our family's life.  Worst case scenario, if we don't like where our decision(s) take us, we can always make a new decision and start afresh.  Life is all about new beginnings;  in fact each dawn can be considered one.  When we stop taking chances and trying new things, we're on our deathbed.  The only question is how long it will take to turn the lights off at the end.

I don't know if this particular out-of-state opportunity will come through or not, but whatever choices present themselves will be evaluated using TK's three lens model.  I am grateful for the reminder, as today's conversation certainly wasn't the first time I'd been exposed to it, but sometimes we forget wisdom we have received in the past.  This time I'm writing it down!  Thanks TK - you're the best.