You have a dream!
Martin Luther King Jr. famously said, “I have a dream,” in his historic speech on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
We are about to bid farewell to another year, 2024, but you may find yourself in a similar position in the same job and watching your dreams slowly fade.
You are trapped in the cycle of job insecurity and stagnant growth.
According to the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in India stood at 8% in 2023-24, with nearly 37 million people actively seeking jobs.
The workforce is significant, with fewer opportunities, but you can create your path.
The biggest problem in India is that we are afraid to take risks. We are happy with what we have. – Sudha Murty
You are not alone if you struggle without moving closer to your dreams.
Every day, you are bombarded with shiny object syndrome. Social media is in flux, with celebrities becoming megastars and your friends and colleagues becoming superstars, at least on social media, and you feel left out.
Every time you visit social media and see person X, he/she is achieving, and you are left out.
You are back to your routine/job and facing the same grind, hoping to leave the job someday.
Every day after work, you reach home and decide to do something toward your goals, but a lot of distractions and social media binge-watching keep you away from them.
You plan your weekends to be most productive after 6 days of working.
The moment it is Sunday, it is your day. You are late from your schedule; by the time you decide to do something, it is already noon, and you are done for the day.
This keeps on happening and happening.
The reason is you are playing and trying to achieve the goals that you haven’t created.
Those goals are given to you by someone else.
You have very little time left for the goals that give you energy and power, rekindle your spirit, and much more.
For some people, the goal is to join the company’s top ranks. They are self-motivated and always available.
They are available on weekdays and weekends for the job.
They are playing for the goal they have seen, visualized, and wanted to achieve.
In your case, it is different from the goal that you want to pursue.
The impact is that the goals you are trying to achieve in the organization and your personal goals suffer as you are 50-50 everywhere.
The problem doesn’t end here.
As you are 50-50 in the organization. You are 50-50 on your goal also.
You want to create something of your own, but when you start something, you are reminded of your job.
You have been doing this for a long time, spending a decade following this path without reaching anywhere.
You feel the frustration that you share with your family and friends.
Guilt, fear, and negative self-talk always prevent you from moving ahead.
The consequences of staying stuck in this rut are far-reaching.
Not only does it impact your financial well-being, but it also takes a toll on your mental health and personal relationships.
The pressure to conform to societal expectations – to climb the corporate ladder, buy a house, and provide for your family – can be overwhelming, especially when your current job fails to meet these aspirations.
Regain Your Power
The solution is gaining the power back.
That is why I always say to work from 6 to 9 AM. Bring back your productivity and miracles.
Dedicate time to your goal every day.
Pick some hobby. Pick a goal to create a side income.
Please do not take it as a burden.
Make it a game.
In every game, you have levels.
Create a game.
Pick a social media account now.
Improve your profile. Build your Banner, Image, and Bio, and start interacting with people.
Read the posts of people.
Follow the influencers in your domain / chosen niche.
Engage in their posts.
Build a network and influence outside the platform.
The moment it becomes a game, you will keep on winning.
Play it, play along.
Here’s how you can begin today:
- Assess your skills: Make a list of your professional and personal strengths.
- Identify your passion: What topics could you talk about for hours without getting bored?
- Research your market: Use tools like Google Trends to see what Indians are searching for online.
- Choose your platform: Start with one platform (e.g., LinkedIn, YouTube, or a blog) and master it.
- Create valuable content: Share your knowledge and insights consistently.
- Build your network: Connect with like-minded professionals and potential mentors.
- Invest in learning: Set aside time daily to upskill yourself in digital marketing and business strategies.
Transformation: Build Your Social Media Branding and Influence
Imagine dedicating time daily to building your social media branding and influence.
Irrespective of the topic, work on social media.
Wake up every day to write out your chosen topic.
Write on X
Write on Facebook
Write on LinkedIn
wherever you feel like writing.
Writing clears your mind.
If you start writing and sharing your thoughts.
Soon, you will see that people will interact with you – like you and share your work.
Whichever work of yours is liked by people.
Keep sharing more with people.
Convert your best-liked posts to videos.
Build your brand, influence, and your authentic persona.
This is what I do with people in the Coaching Profit Accelerator.
We meet at 5 AM and work on our goals.
We take the best part of the day, the most productive part, to fulfill our dreams even before the day starts.
Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep. – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
The most productive time is 3 hours to reach the goals that I love and desire. Build in your 6-9 AM.
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Don’t let another year slip by without moving closer to your dreams.
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The transformation that awaits you in the digital realm is remarkable. Imagine:
- Building a passive income stream.
- Gaining the flexibility to work from anywhere, be it your home in Mumbai or a beachside café in Goa.
- Developing skills that make you indispensable in the global digital economy.
- We are creating a legacy beyond the confines of a traditional career.
My 7-day FREE digital business course is designed specifically for Indian working professionals like you. In just one week, you’ll:
- Discover your unique digital niche based on your skills and passions
- Learn how to leverage platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter to build your brand.
- Understand the basics of digital marketing and content creation
- Explore various online business models suitable for the Indian market.
- Develop a concrete action plan to launch your digital venture.
But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what people are saying.
Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, and live on it. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, and every part of your body be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success. – Swami Vivekananda