I could do anything… Part I

The following exercise is taken from Barbara Sher’s book “I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What it Was.” I have a longstanding habit of not completing the exercises I come across in "self improvement" books. But if I post it here, you can be sure that I will try it, too!

The Dream Job

Parts I and II are actually two sides to the same coin; if you have trouble defining your Dream Job, check back tomorrow for an alternate exercise to complete first.

“Let your imagination run free, and give yourself the gift of designing (your) most perfect job. Create your own hours, your own activities, your most desirable environment. Don’t limit yourself with reality or practicality, because this is Fantasy Time. The only limitation is this: It must be a job, not a life. That is, it has to have tasks in it, hours to keep, and some kind of remuneration (compensation for services). After that, you can run wild. You can decide if you want to be a cowhand during the week, who gets picked up each weekend by helicopter and taken to a luxurious spa, and makes documentary films on winter vacation.

Remember to include those important categories: what, where, and with whom? What would you be doing all day? Where would you be doing this job? Describe the environment – a cozy cottage? Midtown Manhattan? A huge Kentucky farm? And don’t forget to say who would be with you. Remember, this is a job, so you need to imagine all the people you’d love to be working with – your boss, coworker, employee, business partner, or 'right hand' helper – or competitor, for that matter."