For some time now, I have tried to figure out what I wanted to write about on my blog.
I searched for influencers in particular industries, read their blogs, studied their tips,
took notes and consumed as much content as my brain could absorb.
When I needed a break, I went to conferences, meetups, listened to talks online,
watched documentaries or spoke with people at my job that vibed with my thought
process. But I was missing one thing.
I wasn’t taking ACTION!
Now don’t get me wrong. I was taking steps that always allowed me to help
others in casual interactions, but I wasn’t taking the necessary steps that would
allow me to grow a successful career.
Then one day I asked myself, “What are YOU passionate about?”
I answered myself with, “I enjoy helping people.”
Yet, I knew that wasn’t enough. Yes, I was a people person, who enjoyed interacting
with individuals and helping them problem solve questions that I could provide my
advice and opinion on.
I then started looking back at the jobs I had in my tenure as an “out-of-college” adult.
I realized I was the most happiest when I was interacting with people and helping
them to solve a particular problem in that particular field.
YET, I still needed to narrow down what I was passionate about and what my purpose
was in life.
AHA! Then it hit me!
Being passionate about helping people and having the patience to help them
understand and solve a problem they had was not a skill or a gift everyone
innately acquires.
BUT IT WAS MINE!
I noticed that when I am in a working environment, I use those set of skills in various
areas that revolve around technology whether that’s directly with customer support,
online publishing platforms, eCommerce platforms, community and social media
company growth, etc.
However, there’s an area I am most passionate about and where I believe my
purpose in life is leading me (alongside my work) towards.
It is when I get to help people directly with problems that revolve around life, career,
goals or even owning a business (I’ve had the privilege of working with business
owners).
There’s something absolutely motivating and inspiring that leaves me with a natural
high when I get to share life lessons and advice with people going through some
sort of obstacle.
If I am able to motivate others to take some sort of action towards reaching their
goals, then I’ll continue to sow into people’s lives.
My hope and desire with this blog is to be able to provide valuable content from
myself and from other influencers out in the world. I always encounter
amazing people with such beautiful stories, amazing advice and relentless drive.
I’ll do everything I can to create awesome content that will motivate and push you
to see the bigger picture through the smallest hole.
Come and join me along this journey!
The Gift of Gab,
Gabriella