We all bring unique talents, skills, expertise, experience, and personalities to the table. We each tend to “click” with some people really well, and with others not as well. And while it may take some of us awhile to discover and identify our unique niche in life, I believe we all have passions and interests and areas of work and service that fit us “like a glove.”
But I think that too often in life people find themselves in the wrong place and/or with the wrong people. They find themselves somewhere they just don’t “click,” no matter how hard they try. They keep pressing on, thinking this is just how life is, or that it’s as good as can be expected, but deep down they know something is missing.
The danger with staying where you don’t fit is that before long you begin thinking you are the problem. However I believe the reality more often is that the problem lies with your location, not you yourself.
I don’t know where this quote originated, but I love it:
“Go where you are celebrated—not tolerated. If they can’t see your true value and worth, then it’s time for a new start.”
In my opinion, this is superb advice and an excellent perspective! If you simply aren’t “clicking” in your current position or organization, if you feel like what you bring to the table is being squandered or merely tolerated, it might be time to look for a new start.
Don’t settle for just being tolerated. Go where you are celebrated!
