20240304_初稿後の調整【「好き」を仕事に VS「得意」を仕事に】

Summary

The speaker shares their journey from a career in the bridal industry to becoming a producer and eventually starting their own business in child care. They express their passion for connecting with people and discovering their potential, which they believe is their strong suit. Despite facing challenges and doubts, particularly from their parents, they found strength in pursuing their chosen path. The speaker encourages others to have the courage to take that first step and to continue moving forward, even when faced with setbacks or a lack of motivation. They emphasize the importance of support from loved ones and the value of perseverance in achieving one's goals.

Takeaways

• 💍 Passion for Bridal: The speaker has a deep love for the bridal industry and has worked as a bridal producer for about 10 years.
• 🌱 Career Transition: After working in the bridal industry, the speaker transitioned to establishing a company focused on child care and study abroad programs.
• 🧐 Interest in People: There is a strong interest in how people connect and form families, and how love is born between people.
• 🎓 Early Career Challenges: The speaker faced challenges and doubts during their early career, including concerns about their educational background and the difficulty of passing national exams.
• 💡 Strengths and Skills: The speaker identifies their strengths as being able to naturally engage in coaching-like conversations and bringing out the best in people without stress.
• 🤔 Self-Reflection: The speaker has thought deeply about what they truly enjoy and what they are good at, which has helped them find their path in life.
• 🚀 Motivation: Despite feeling lonely during their studies, the speaker was highly motivated to pursue a career in the bridal industry.
• 🔍 Identifying Strengths: The speaker suggests that it's important to identify one's strengths and skills, even if they may change in form or color, the core remains the same.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Connections: The speaker values the support and understanding of family, which was a source of strength during difficult times.
• 🌟 Taking Action: The speaker encourages others to take the first step and continue moving forward with courage, even when facing challenges.
• ⏳ Patience and Persistence: The speaker acknowledges that there may be moments of doubt and uncertainty, but emphasizes the importance of perseverance.

Q & A

What is the speaker's passion that they have been working on for about 10 years?

The speaker has been passionate about being a Bridal Producer for about 10 years.

Why did the speaker decide to change their career path from the medical field to a Bridal Producer?

The speaker decided to change their career path because they found a deep interest in connecting people and witnessing the creation of love and family, which they felt was more aligned with their passion.

What is the speaker's current occupation after leaving the bridal industry?

The speaker has founded a company called 'Kitchi' which is involved in the nursery school business.

What is the speaker's approach to discovering their strengths and interests?

The speaker introspects and breaks down their interests to find what they truly enjoy, and then seeks out opportunities where they can apply those interests, even if it means changing jobs.

What does the speaker enjoy about coaching and dialogues with people?

The speaker enjoys identifying and bringing out the best in people, helping them realize their potential without any stress.

How did the speaker's experience in the bridal industry influence their subsequent career choices?

The speaker's experience in the bridal industry helped them realize their deep-seated interest in connecting with people and their potential, which they have carried forward into their new venture.

What was the speaker's strength during their student days?

The speaker believed their strength was having a loud voice, although they didn't realize they had other strengths at the time.

What challenges did the speaker face during their studies for the national exam?

The speaker faced a lack of motivation and felt the pressure of having to memorize a large amount of material for the national exam without any clear personal drive.

How did the speaker cope with the feeling of loneliness during their study period?

The speaker persisted with their studies despite feeling lonely, driven by their desire to work in the bridal industry.

What was the speaker's regret regarding their career path?

The speaker's regret was not discussing their decision to not pursue the medical field with their parents, leading to a period where they couldn't return home for about two and a half years.

What advice does the speaker have for others who are considering a career change?

The speaker advises others to have the courage to take a step forward and to continue moving forward, even when motivation may wane, and to believe in the actions they are taking.

What was the turning point for the speaker in gaining their parents' understanding and support?

The turning point was when the speaker's parents expressed pride in their child for choosing their own path, which became a significant source of strength for the speaker.