South Africa’s top mentalist Larry Soffer has a wealth of experience when it comes to choosing a career that you’re passionate about. He shares his five tips on how to choose a path that will allow you to excel.
People tend to change their careers around five or seven times throughout their lifetime. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to start fresh, but what happens when you suddenly decide to take on a completely different type of job?
Larry Soffer is a renowned illusionist, mystery-conjurer, and master of magic. He has a wide range of options when it comes to choosing a career.
Larry is known for his ability to believe in both the impossible and the possible. He encourages people of all backgrounds and ages to pursue their dreams and improve themselves so that they can achieve a better future.
He shares his top five career advices, and he encourages people to dream big and achieve success even if others doubt their worth.
Have reasonable yet high expectations.
Getting a new job in an unknown field can be very challenging. You may not be able to rely on a steady income for a while, and you may fail at a variety of tasks. But, by remaining persistent, you can overcome these obstacles and reach your goals.
You must always fight for what you want in life, and this includes your career. Being honest is very important in order to be successful, and you will need to be willing to improve if something isn’t working. There will be times when things don’t go your way, and you’ll need to find ways to get creative.
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Expect opposition.
This is very important for young people, especially those about to start their first job. Grandparents, teachers, and friends will typically be the ones who will put the restrictions on you, as they want to make sure that you are secure and safe.
It could be that they are blaming you for their failure, and they want to make you feel bad about it. They may suggest that you come up with a plan B if things don’t go well, which could set you up for failure.
I had no desire to pursue a career in other fields, and I began taking up mysteries when I was five. Over the years, I have been bending metal and reading minds, and people still get confused when I tell them what I am doing.
They often ask if I do this on the side of my regular job. They just can’t believe that I can make a living from being a psychiatrist. If I had not pursued my career choice, I would have never been able to achieve what I am today.
Even though the pandemic was a harsh blow to the performing industry, I decided to put on a show that was interactive and world-class. Within four to eight weeks, I had a hard time keeping up with the bookings, and I performed in more countries than I had in my career.
Positively transform negativity.
Having thick skin is very important to avoid getting affected by comments from other people. It can help you reach your goals and keep yourself from getting discouraged.
I have always found it useful to use the negative feedback to drive my positivity and improve my performance. For instance, my grandparents would often get upset when I told them I was going to become a professional illusionist, and I would tell them that I was the best in the world and that I would become David Copperfield’s successor. I was brazen as a child, so I would do everything in my power to convince them I was the greatest illusionist in the world.
Don’t be frightened to take that risk.
Although I have never had a job other than being a mentalist and a magician, I have known other individuals who transitioned from what was considered to be a normal career to one that they are passionate about.
The transition from part-time work to full-time employment can be gradual. Most people only take the plunge once they have made a sufficient amount of money. I believe that it is beneficial to take a big risk and go for it, as fear can motivate people to push themselves further.
Put in the effort.
We all know that saying, “Do what you love,” but that doesn’t mean that you can’t work.
Since I was 17 years old, I have never considered myself to be an artist who was struggling to get gigs. Instead, I have always worked as if I was running a business. I have also been studying various subjects such as branding and sales.
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Getting the necessary work done now will allow you to grow and adapt to the changes brought about by the modern world. For instance, when I started out, there was still dial-up internet and Facebook was still in its infancy.
One of the most important things that you should do is to remain committed to your chosen field. This will allow you to keep up with the changes in the market and the competition. Also, keep promoting and branding your business.
Larry Soffer is a motivational speaker who believes that people can achieve their goals by believing in the impossible. Follow @LarrySoffer
