I can’t change the direction of the wind,
but I can adjust my sails
to always reach my destination
Jimmy Dean
Yes, that Jimmy Dean. Singer and Sausage King. Did I ever tell you that the day I was born the number one song in the nation was Jimmy Dean’s Big Bad John? Yep. And did you know that he gave Jim Henson his first big break on the Jimmy Dean Show? Yep.
But it’s interesting to note that Jimmy Dean was almost cut from Columbia records because he hadn’t had a hit in years. And then came Big Bad John. It was Number 1 for the entire month of November in 1961.
I think Jimmy Dean adjusted his sails quite often. He was a singer, an actor and a sausage king.
Many of us don’t just have one act in us. If we’re traveling down one path and job loss or something else changes the trajectory of your pass, we can adjust. We have the ability to change. We can make adjustments. We can start over again. And we can either do it along the same path or by changing directions.
Here are some ideas on how to Bounce Back After Job Loss.
That’s one of my favorite sayings.
I think adjusting my path is one of the most refreshing acts I can do. It’s like solving a puzzle that results in a change full of hope and positivity. <3
I like that. A change full of hope and positivity.
I’ve noticed that in midlife, many of us are reinventing ourselves—and it feels great!
It does feel great.
I’m struggling to adjust my sails since my family fledged. Blogging helps a lot, using up time is otherwise spend wishing they were here. Change is hard but I can do it.
You can do it. Blogging does help…I know.
I’ve reinvented myself many times and because I moved a lot as a kid and an adult, have become adaptable. It helps to go with the flow.
I learned to reinvent myself after divorce and then discovered that I could do it again whenever I wanted to. It really does help to go with the flow.
What a great saying Jennifer and yes we can Adjust our Sails we just need to be reminded of it sometimes. Have a great day!
Thanks for stopping by Sue! Yes, being able to remind ourselves in the moment is important!
I absolutely love this… I’ve reinvented myself a few times and I’m sure I’ll do so again in the future haha!
Like some mad (or brilliant) scientist. 🙂
It’s amazing how resilient we really are. And in fact, most people I know that had change thrust upon them, have gone on to do far better things than if that change had never happened. It forced them to think outside the box. We can live many different lives in our lifetime.
Yes. Sometimes being forced into change works out for the best!
Life is nothing but making constant adjustments. Sailors know how fickle the world can be. Great saying to always keep in mind.
A series of constant adjustments. Yes.
Who knew Jimmy Dean was so wise? I suspect we underestimated him.
I know.
I love this and find it very inspiring. Yes, if most of us knew what we were capable of, we’d probably be blown away. We should always be adjusting our sails. Thank you for this reminder.
I am continually blown away by what I’m capable of. Especially those things that I was afraid of.
This is such a great quote. There are more reinventors out there than we realize I’m betting. People quietly going about their lives, trying new things. Let’s start a revolution!
Yes. Does that mean our flag would be a sail or is our sail the flag of our revolution?
I like the idea of turning it into a flag for our revolution, Jennifer!
Ok. The sail is the flag! Let’s go!