If you can fog a mirror, at some point in your life, you have proclaimed, “I was made for more.”

Where does this thought come from, and what does it mean? More importantly, what have you done with that thought when it comes to mind? Some people might rationalize it. Others might try to eliminate it. Some people might even act on it or deal with it. Which one are you?

Let’s get one thing straight: you are made for more.

But how are you going to deal with that?  To start, you must define what “more” means to you. The thought sometimes comes from a place of discomfort or pain. It could be related to a relationship, a job, a point in your career or something else in your personal life. But I’d like to focus on how it relates to your career.

Your “more” is different than mine, and it should be. You need to own and deal with it; otherwise, it could turn into resentment, bitterness, anger or regret. If you’re unsure what your “more” is, you need to ask yourself:

• What are you good at?
• What comes easy to you?
• What do you think when you close your eyes and allow your mind to wonder?
• What do you do when time stands still or when time flies?
• What do you do that people are impressed with that comes naturally to you?

As for me, I’ve always wanted to build, so I’ve turned that desire into developing talent in the facades business. I also build furniture, which I love. Working in my shop is where time stands still. I’m also developing my talent for public speaking, another desire I have and a talent I’ve been blessed with. Am I the best at any of these? It doesn’t matter because I’m working hard at being my best, not the best.

Over the next couple of posts, I want to dig into this deeper and clarify some important points to me. I hope this helps you develop your “more” and what you were made for.

My goal is for you to become the best version of yourself because if you don’t, you’ll blink, and 20 years will pass, and you will have settled for less than what you were made for.

My 2 cents.