Most of us are lucky if we can find and follow one career path to fulfill and sustain us, something that brings meaning to our lives and gives us a reason to get up each morning. We take pleasure and pride in following that path, evolving and growing with the job while at the same time putting our imprint on it and making it our own.
However, that doesn’t mean we are all so singularly focused as to have just one passion, one path we want to follow. We may have two, three or several ideas of the directions we would like our lives to take. At some point, most of us had to choose one, and forgo those other ideas.
Consequently, no matter how fulfilling our careers may be, for many there is an unscratched itch at the back of our minds, a “what if” question about the path or paths not taken.
The Costco members featured in this issue’s cover story have sought out and followed up on their “what ifs.” At a point in life when many are winding down their careers, these folks have discovered or rediscovered long-dormant passions that have ignited a burst of energy and propelled them into new, meaningful directions.
Life is short. We want to make the most of our time here. To do that means constantly stretching and reaching in many directions. These Costco members provide an inspiring example that it’s never too late to follow your passion, your stars, your bliss.
What’s your “what if”?
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