Where Do You Want To Be In Five Years?
My friend David and I have known each other since we attended Los Angeles High School. Over the years, we have had a favorite question we would ask each other: “Where do you want to be in five years?”
I remember how we would encourage each other as we shared our dreams for the future.
Back then, David wanted to be an attorney. On one occasion, I remember our discussing the idea of his joining the military after law school and his becoming a Judge Advocate General. I vividly remember his long-term goal. He wanted to be a member of the United States Supreme Court. David was elected Chief Justice at L.A. High, and he served for two terms in student leadership.
Back then, I also wanted to be an attorney.
As life would have it, neither of us ended up getting law degrees. Rather, David became a successful political accountant, and I became a college professor.
Recently, we revisited our favorite question. I will say there was something comforting about us discussing our dreams after all these years.
What are your hopes and dreams for the next five years?
There is an expression that has been around a while, “I am not where I want to be, but I am not where I used to be.” This quotation can help us realize that life is a process. Be encouraged.
Your dreams for the future may change. But I suggest that every so often you ask a friend, “Where do you want to be in five years.” Be prepared to listen.
Hopefully, he or she will ask you the same question. Be prepared to share.
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