http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/ Become Who You're Meant To Be Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:38:39 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-819 Braveheart56 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:18:42 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-819 Three things that helped me turn things around, actually four: (1) I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior at age 21 (that's the only "Higher Power" I know that really works); (2) I ended up burnt out in management and had to see opportunity in the midst of failure; (3) I started walking in my passion (teaching) even though I knew I wouldn't wake up being "Donald Trump" in the morning and would probably be viewed as a really nice guy who just didn't make much of himself by some of my family and peers: and (4) I poured my heart, soul and mind into what I loved and the Lord has unbelievably blessed me beyond anything I could ever have imagined!!! I am even able to support my family (I'm still not Donald trump--but it's not about money as far as I'm concerned) and I am more fulfilled at 53 than I have ever been in my entire life!! i truly love doing what I am doing!! Three things that helped me turn things around, actually four: (1)
I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior at age 21 (that's the only “Higher Power” I know that really works); (2) I ended up burnt out in management and had to see opportunity in the midst of failure; (3) I started walking in my passion (teaching) even though I knew I wouldn't wake up being “Donald Trump” in the morning and would probably be viewed as a really nice guy who just didn't make much of himself by some of my family and peers: and (4) I poured my heart, soul and mind into what I loved and the Lord has unbelievably blessed me beyond anything I could ever have imagined!!! I am even able to support my family (I'm still not Donald trump–but it's not about money as far as I'm concerned) and I am more fulfilled at 53 than I have ever been in my entire life!! i truly love doing what I am doing!!

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-820 Braveheart56 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:18:12 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-820 Great Blog, Jason! I just happened to stumble upon your bnog while doing some research for a project I'm designing for my 8th grade American History class I teach. I can definitely relate to some of the challenges that you have stated and some of your readers mentioned, too( Momof2, Teniah, Tracy) and how difficult it is to hit the curve balls that life throws you!! More to come..... Great Blog, Jason! I just happened to stumble upon your bnog while doing some research for a project I'm designing for my 8th grade American History class I teach. I can definitely relate to some of the challenges that you have stated and some of your readers mentioned, too( Momof2, Teniah, Tracy) and how difficult it is to hit the curve balls that life throws you!! More to come…..

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-790 Momof2 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:32:24 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-790 Thank you so much for your honesty. I think I lost myself twenty years ago, when I lost a dream that had guided my life through middle and high school. When I arrived at college, I let a couple of events get in the way of my path - and I never found that path again. Instead, I got a bureaucratic job, was married, and had two kids. I love my family very much, but I turned around recently and realized I don't know what happened to those twenty years. And to my dream. And to myself. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thank you for that. Thank you so much for your honesty. I think I lost myself twenty years ago, when I lost a dream that had guided my life through middle and high school. When I arrived at college, I let a couple of events get in the way of my path – and I never found that path again. Instead, I got a bureaucratic job, was married, and had two kids. I love my family very much, but I turned around recently and realized I don't know what happened to those twenty years. And to my dream. And to myself. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thank you for that.

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-791 Momof2 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:32:24 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-791 Thank you so much for your honesty. I think I lost myself twenty years ago, when I lost a dream that had guided my life through middle and high school. When I arrived at college, I let a couple of events get in the way of my path - and I never found that path again. Instead, I got a bureaucratic job, was married, and had two kids. I love my family very much, but I turned around recently and realized I don't know what happened to those twenty years. And to my dream. And to myself. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thank you for that. Thank you so much for your honesty. I think I lost myself twenty years ago, when I lost a dream that had guided my life through middle and high school. When I arrived at college, I let a couple of events get in the way of my path – and I never found that path again. Instead, I got a bureaucratic job, was married, and had two kids. I love my family very much, but I turned around recently and realized I don't know what happened to those twenty years. And to my dream. And to myself. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thank you for that.

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-758 Jason D Barr Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:05:36 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-758 Thanks for your kind words, Teniah! Best of luck to you as you begin nursing school; I have a friend who's going through right now. Seems pretty tough from where I'm standing, but unbeliveably rewarding to my friend! Thanks for your kind words, Teniah! Best of luck to you as you begin nursing school; I have a friend who's going through right now. Seems pretty tough from where I'm standing, but unbeliveably rewarding to my friend!

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-754 Teniah Howell Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:57:24 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-754 I just found your blog, and truly appreciate the words that you have shared. I am embarking on my personal dream for myself and going back to school at 27 years old. (I'm going to Nursing School) This is a very scary endeavor leaving behind a job where I was making money, to now spending all of my hard earned savings on school/living! Your blog has inspired me, however, to continue to believe in my dreams and to focus on the final goal of making "me proud of me". I just read a great book called, The 5 Rules of Thought, in it the author says that once you have set a goal for your life you must "See it Done". Envision your success and hold that thought never letting go of the belief in yourself. (of the higher power within you.) I am excited to start following your blog, and I just wanted you to know that you inspired me this morning. I will proudly join the ranks of those wishing to be something more, to do something more, to live extraordinary lives! Thanks for sharing. Namaste~ I just found your blog, and truly appreciate the words that you have shared. I am embarking on my personal dream for myself and going back to school at 27 years old. (I'm going to Nursing School) This is a very scary endeavor leaving behind a job where I was making money, to now spending all of my hard earned savings on school/living! Your blog has inspired me, however, to continue to believe in my dreams and to focus on the final goal of making "me proud of me". I just read a great book called, The 5 Rules of Thought, in it the author says that once you have set a goal for your life you must "See it Done". Envision your success and hold that thought never letting go of the belief in yourself. (of the higher power within you.) I am excited to start following your blog, and I just wanted you to know that you inspired me this morning. I will proudly join the ranks of those wishing to be something more, to do something more, to live extraordinary lives! Thanks for sharing. Namaste~

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-288 Me Time | Start Being Your Best Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:11:24 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-288 [...] a recluse.  That’s right, a veritable hermit.  In the midst of the tough times I ran into after I dropped out of college, I spent a lot of time [...] [...] a recluse.  That’s right, a veritable hermit.  In the midst of the tough times I ran into after I dropped out of college, I spent a lot of time [...]

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Want to Fail? Just Repeat These 3 Phrases Daily | LifeDev Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:32:19 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-258 [...] with laziness. It all boils down to comfort zones. A person will refuse to get moving until their fear of failing where they’re at becomes so acute that they’re no longer scared to move on to something [...] [...] with laziness. It all boils down to comfort zones. A person will refuse to get moving until their fear of failing where they’re at becomes so acute that they’re no longer scared to move on to something [...]

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Jason D Barr Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:23:09 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-247 Thanks, tdeb! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Keep us posted on your successes! Thanks, tdeb! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Keep us posted on your successes!

]]> http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/my-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-246 tdeb Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:37:50 +0000 http://www.jasondbarr.com/?p=406#comment-246 Hello Jason!! Just came across your blog, and reading this post made me feel like I am reading my own thoughts. I have not yet done as well as you have after facing difficult problems in school. But I am hoping someday I will. You really spoke to me. I will continue to read and see where this takes me. Thanks. Hello Jason!! Just came across your blog, and reading this post made me feel like I am reading my own thoughts. I have not yet done as well as you have after facing difficult problems in school. But I am hoping someday I will. You really spoke to me. I will continue to read and see where this takes me. Thanks.

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