.... now what?

Before I landed in the consulting field, I always thought of myself as a free thinker. A creator. A do-er with unlimited potential. A true revolutionary with endless commitment to achieve. 

Yeah, I was all wrong. 

When I left college, I thought I'd get out there and take the world in my hands. When that didn't work out, I started to wonder, what is wrong with me? What do others know that I don't? 

I started to look at what I have been taught all my life. Even in college, I, as well as everyone else, was taught to "do as you are told." No more. No less. I knew I was a good worker, employers liked having me around but I was always waiting for something more but never saw any opportunities, then it hit me... I don't see the opportunities because I am not really looking. I'm waiting on someone to hand it over to me, or to tell me how to do it. 

Now, if you are the type of person that wants to be told how to do something, do it and then go home at 5 each and every day, then that is fine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. You are the person that keeps this world moving. 

Here's what I suggest, if you are unhappy, search for the real reason. There is very little in my life to be unhappy about, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. 

If you are trying to become a problem solver, the best place to start is by solving your own problems. It's probably one of the hardest things to do and something that will never end. If I figure out what's wrong with me (doctor's can't... my wife gave up on that one a long time ago) I'll let you know.