What do you want to be when you grow up?
I suppose when I was a kid I often heard that expression from adults, especially adult relatives: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I’m not sure how much serious thought or planning I ever gave to my answer, like most small children.
Then, suddenly, I realized I was all grown up, and still wasn’t sure about what I “wanted to be.” Indeed, I still ponder the question, even though I’ve passed my 60th birthday and probably won’t “grow up” much more than I have right now.
I thought about this after watching a TV feature yesterday about treasure hunters who are exploring a $500 million dollar haul they discovered off the coast of Florida. It was amazing to see some of the treasure from this old sunken Spanish ship. It was even more amazing to hear about the man who founded their company: He read a copy of “Treasure Island” when he was a kid and immediately decided he wanted to be a treasure hunter when he grew up.
And he did!
How about you? What do you want to be — remembering that no age is too late to “be” something different if you want it badly enough. A teacher? A pilot? A writer? The world’s greatest video game champ? Mayor of your city?
Whatever your goals are, go for it, I say. Hit the books. Work on a pilot’s license. Get a PS3 or whatever video gaming system you need. Visit the city clerk’s office and get the paperwork to run for mayor.
Just get out there today and make at least one small step toward the goals you really want to accomplish in your life starting right now — even if you’re shooting to be a successful treasure hunter. Get started now.
