If you equate your dream job as the perfect adult experience then you have a problem. The reason for this is because there is no such thing as a dream job. Eventually, the bubble will burst and you either get hurt or have to make a choice. Often that choice boils down to compromise.

Instead, aim for a dream life with all its problems which you should turn into challenges; and all its misery which you should turn into opportunities. The bottom line is: you can never have a dream job or a dream life because we all have problems to deal with. What makes other people appear to be in a better situation than you is their attitude in life.

The truth is by making the best of what you have; and pursuing your dreams, you can be at pinnacle of all that you could wish for in this imperfect world. Love, happiness and success is possible if you believe.

There are many optimists who push the power of positive thinking but over and above that, you need to believe in yourself. And you need to show that so people will be convinced that it’s worth taking a chance on you. It’s not going to happen if you go around grumbling and complaining about your “lot in life.”

There is no formula because each person is unique. What you have is rare but you have to find out what it is that you can do to stand out. You start through self-discovery. What makes you happy? Once you can figure that out, work hard on improving it without stepping on other people to get ahead. Keep in mind that talent is usually in raw form. Work will sharpen your talent and make you shine. You can’t rely on talent alone and neither can you rely on money or teachers to do it for you. It’s all up to you.

As you work on becoming better at your talent or skill, stay away from miserable people. There will be those who relish being able to tear you down to feel better. Just avoid them. Don’t let them get into your head. Shake it off when you start to feel negative.

Finally, make a plan and see it through. However be willing to accept changes in your plan, advice and help from others as long as it does not compromise your values. And don’t forget to relax. It shouldn’t all be about work.

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