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Tom Pendergast's avatar

This is right on Rick, very much describes the process I’m going through. I’m still not settled, but I know what parts of the old me are gone forever and I’m starting to see how I want to shape my life.

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Rick Foerster's avatar

Yeah, I'm not completely there (to a new place) either and wonder sometimes if I will ever be.

Thanks, as always, for sharing your input.

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

I wonder the same thing Rick. It occurred to me this morning that during the “career phase” we always have an implied direction—upward, more, better—even if the ultimate goal is a little different. But post-career, our path is so much more open, our field so much broader. I’m watching my kids play the career development game and just recognizing what a different path they’re on.

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Aiping's avatar

I like how you vividly describe the process of changing. It applies not only to work/job but to any change in life. Great writing! I enjoyed listening to your reading as well.

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Rick Foerster's avatar

Thanks for your feedback!

90% of this came to me in a rush of creative inspiration/emotion that I was able to get on paper all at once.

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Qi Bing SIA's avatar

Interesting piece, Rick, thanks for sharing :)

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