From Dimes to Dollars

Last week, a friend directed me to this article from The Wall Street Journal he found incredibly inspiring.  It’s about Evelyn Stevens, a successful Wall Street businesswoman that bought a bicycle to keep in shape, and discovered she had a one in a million talent, and a passion that was growing rapidly.  Her tennis experience in the past has given her the natural instincts and endurance necessary to win high-profile races.  And she’s not stopping there.

Evelyn began entering tournaments regularly while still working in May of 2008, continuing to increase her training regimen and tournament entries steadily.  Last June, she finally did it: she quit her day job to pursue her passion and take on cycling full time.  How amazing is that?  She gave up a secure, high paying job on Wall Street to do what she loved.  According the the article, the top women cyclists only make around $30,000 annually, even less if you fall to the middle of the pack.  Experts told her she would need to improve her speed as much as 13% to become a top-tier cyclist.  But Evelyn isn’t worried about the money.  It’s clear from her response that she is enjoying life as she never has before.

So friends, be tough, ask yourself if you’re really doing something you have a genuine desire for.  If you’re not hungry for your current job, find out what it is that’s stifling your appetite, and take the next step toward your true passion and a happy, fulfilling life.

Read the full article HERE.