Recently a new TV series began - "Royal Pains". A young Doctor has set his life course on helping those in need. The phrase "those in need" had to be redefined in his life. He went from servicing the "poor" to servicing the "rich".
What I enjoyed in the pilot show was the process. It is so much like ourselves. We have an idea of "how" we want to accomplish our life goals. Then we are faced with not changing the goal but redefining the "how". In the process we face a new paradigm in our lives.
My two sons have faced this change. They both work in IT. One is a Web Master and the other a Software Tester. At first it was the typical IT "Techie" look. They "mirrored the opportunity". They dressed and lived the image - casual clothes. Then they had "new opportunities". These required a traditional business dress. Even though they are not servicing the public, the corporate image was required. My oldest son went through the process several years ago and "mirrors his opportunity". My younger son is going through the process now. He is out purchasing clothes to "mirror the opportunity".
My husband and I have been through the process several times. When moving from the Pacific Northwest to Florida, the image of ourselves changed. We went from the raining weather clothes worn most of the year to "mirroring the opportunity" by wearing bright colored summer style clothing of the sunbelt Miami. The hardest shift for us was the reversal shift, when we had to go back to the raining weather style clothing in our move back to the Pacific Northwest.
Another process happens as we "Mirror the Opportunity". We actually are changed inside as well as outside. It allows us to explore other parts of ourselves. The change can be dramatic or it can be by osmosis. Either way when "Mirroring the Opportunity" a "New You" emerges.
As a Business Professional Enjoy the Chance to "Mirror the Opportunity"!
Judy
