I've discovered my purpose -- what next?

[geekchic9]

Ok, so I've discovered my purpose -- what next?

As I wrote in this thread,

Originally Posted by geekchic9

That's easy. I would be in school.

To be more specific, I would be learning, and I would be teaching others to love learning as much as I do.

Thank you, Steve.

In the fall, I'm going to start classes so I can start working on alternative teaching certification in high school English. I would like to tutor and teach. I think I would eventually like to become a professor. Due to my financial situation, it's going to take a roundabout path to make it there.

My question is, how can I be sure if teaching English literature is the best medium for teaching others to love learning? English is what I majored in at college, and I have great skills in using language. However, I'm just not sure if English is the best way to do this, but I'm drawing a blank about what else to do. What medium or subject is best to express my love of learning? If it is English, then how can I use English to inspire people to learn at just about any subject they love?

[StellaBlue]

Originally Posted by geekchic9

Ok, so I've discovered my purpose -- what next?

As I wrote in this thread,



In the fall, I'm going to start classes so I can start working on alternative teaching certification in high school English. I would like to tutor and teach. I think I would eventually like to become a professor. Due to my financial situation, it's going to take a roundabout path to make it there.

My question is, how can I be sure if teaching English literature is the best medium for teaching others to love learning? English is what I majored in at college, and I have great skills in using language. However, I'm just not sure if English is the best way to do this, but I'm drawing a blank about what else to do. What medium or subject is best to express my love of learning? If it is English, then how can I use English to inspire people to learn at just about any subject they love?

As a teacher, you can be inspirational in so many ways that you may not even realize have nothing to do with English. You can help students gain respect for themselves and respect for others, act as a role model, help students develop their self-esteem, you can guide students to find what they are really passionate about, you can teach reflection skills and help them to increase their self-awareness...and so much more!

Also, you are in a great position using English as your medium, because language is used in so many aspects of our lives.

I think you should stop worrying about what you will do so much and just rise to the occasion when you get there. You will have a huge impact on the lives of many people even without any blueprints for it ahead of time. You will also get a lot of ideas as you go through school and work with other future teachers, with your professors, and in internships. Congrats on finding something you feel is your purpose. Good luck!

[uberinquisitive]

I like what Slade Roberson writes about in his blog:

Originally Posted by Slade Roberson

I have a variety of techniques and tricks for making decisions. One of my favorites is simply to pick a path, at random if you must, and start moving decisively in that direction.

* If it’s the right course to take, it will generally unfold fairly effortlessly; new opportunities and assistance quickly pop up out of nowhere and you glide on through.
* If it’s the wrong course of action, the signs will similarly rise up to meet you — roadblocks, red flags, warnings, difficulty. No big deal; you can immediately course-correct and proceed toward the other option with greater confidence.

Sitting on the fence wondering, wringing your hands, evaluating won’t reveal anything — including all the resources the Universe has wrapped up and waiting for you.

Basically - just go with English Lit, and if it's the right path, you'll know.

Just start somewhere.

[geekchic9]

Originally Posted by uberinquisitive

I like what Slade Roberson writes about in his blog:

Basically - just go with English Lit, and if it's the right path, you'll know.

Just start somewhere.

I'm skeptical about his advice. I've never heard of a completely obstacle-free path, even when people are doing what they were born to do. Perhaps Slade is defining "roadblocks, red flags, warnings, difficulty" differently than I am, but I doubt it. Besides, quitting too soon is precisely my problem. I try something, and at the first sign of difficulty, I think about bailing. So, thanks for the advice, but no thanks.

[Alexjstrandberg]

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[openyourize]

these are just off the wall ideas, but maybe you might want to teach teaching? or maybe you might be interested in teaching english as a second language or speech therapy? or teach adults to read and write? i dont know if you like any of those at all but i am a huge fan of english too, and i considered being an english teacher but didnt really feel a real UMPH in the fulfillingness department, so those are things i thought would be more fulfilling.

[robertanthony]

I met a guy called John Seymour John Seymour Associates - NLP courses he is a teacher who teaches others how to learn. I was on one of his courses and that course changed my life. Most people who meet him and learn from him fall in love with the subjects that he teaches and become aware of learning processes.

[smartile]

geekchic9,

It sounds like you're unsure in one of these two areas:

1) who you assist or serve
2) what you're doing (ie. the action)

T. Harv Eker has a great 4 step process for creating a purpose statement:

1) Your purpose is an action. It's something you DO. Write down 5 verbs that resonate or excite you. (ie. advance, communicate, empower, educate, teach, etc.)
2) Who do you serve or assist? Some examples include: people, teens, seniors, doctors, engineers, etc.
3) What is the intention or benefit of your action? Some examples include: create wellness, inspire, living in their higher selves, serving others, achieve their destiny, live their dreams, learning, etc.
4) Bring all 3 together into a written statement. For example, my purpose statement is:

“My purpose is to teach and inspire others to love and live life by following their hearts desires.”

You can read more in my free ebook: The Genius Within You - How to unlock your inner genius, natural ability and life purpose

[ellie]

Originally Posted by uberinquisitive

I like what Slade Roberson writes about in his blog:



Basically - just go with English Lit, and if it's the right path, you'll know.

Just start somewhere.

Oh that's a great quote and I wholeheartedly agree with it!

Jess I am on the same path as you. Wanting to teach. Actually I do teach - ha ha! However, I want it to become a full-time teacher in a primary setting.

I now work with kids and throughout the day take on a role as a teacher. I also teach at uni. All these jobs came to me quite effortlessly.

So if it's meant to be, it will be.

[ladybug]

Quote:
Originally Posted by uberinquisitive View Post
I like what Slade Roberson writes about in his blog:



Basically - just go with English Lit, and if it's the right path, you'll know.

Just start somewhere.

Originally Posted by geekchic9

I'm skeptical about his advice. I've never heard of a completely obstacle-free path, even when people are doing what they were born to do. Perhaps Slade is defining "roadblocks, red flags, warnings, difficulty" differently than I am, but I doubt it. Besides, quitting too soon is precisely my problem. I try something, and at the first sign of difficulty, I think about bailing. So, thanks for the advice, but no thanks.

Geekchic9,
Slade isn't saying that you will have an obstacle free path, he's saying

If it’s the wrong course of action, the signs will similarly rise up to meet you — roadblocks, red flags, warnings, difficulty. No big deal; you can immediately course-correct and proceed toward the other option with greater confidence.

The difference is you don't know right now, but it will become apparent to you once you begin. Once you start. You can have a plan, but see how you feel in six months. Where you are and how the things around you feel. Some people have a hard time with this, but it isn't that we don't all have road blocks. If you are feeling good, then you are on the right path, if not, there's your roadblock. You can figure it out, it may take some time, but it will be good.

I try something, and at the first sign of difficulty, I think about bailing. So, thanks for the advice, but no thanks.

It's the only way you learn. I wish you the best.