Are You Following Your Dream? Why Not?
I just thought of how I used to run my local business doing HVAC repairs.
I started the company when I was 32 years old and was really excited to go on my own and escape the shackles of the corporate engineering world.
I did engineering for seven years before deciding that I couldn’t take it anymore and so I left. At the time I was starting my HVAC business but it wasn’t making that much money so I had to kick it in high gear because my engineering money stopped coming in. I advertised in the paper for my HVAC services and soon the phone began to ring. It wasn’t long after that I was booked with HVAC installations for months ahead of time. My business ran great for 10 years before quitting that venture and chasing the stand up comedy dream. I still did some heating and cooling repairs while doing comedy, to make some side cash, but I only did it now and then when I was low on money. Comedy lasted about 15 years before switching to a career in music. I now play drums and sing in a band around town in the local businesses and pubs. It seems like I get bored with something and need a change, which is fine because it allows me to experience many different pursuits in my life. I may even get a job in this town overseas working for the heating contractor this winter while I play music and practice the drums. Life is full of opportunities and don’t be afraid to fail.