Etiqueta: life

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Tomlin, known for her iconic roles in films like «9 to 5» and «Nashville,» as well as her groundbreaking work on the variety show «Laugh-In,» has a knack for delivering profound truths with a humorous twist. Her quip about the dangers of vague aspirations resonates deeply with me, especially as I reflect on my own journey of self-discovery.

When I was younger, I, too, wanted to be «somebody.» I envisioned myself as a successful entrepreneur, a thought leader in my field, and a person of influence. However, as the years passed, I realized that my aspirations were about as specific as a politician’s promise during an election year. I had no concrete plan, no clear path to follow, and no real idea of what being «somebody» actually meant to me. It was like trying to hit a bullseye on a dartboard while wearing a blindfold and spinning in circles.

As I stumbled through my twenties and thirties, I found myself taking on various roles and titles, hoping that one of them would stick and transform me into the «somebody» I always wanted to be. I was a jack-of-all-trades, master of none – a walking embodiment of the phrase «a mile wide and an inch deep.»

From being a social media influencer to a life coach, a podcast host to a freelance writer, I tried it all. But no matter how many hats I wore, I still felt like I was playing dress-up, pretending to be someone I wasn’t.

It wasn’t until I stumbled upon Lily Tomlin’s quote that I had my «aha» moment. I realized that being «somebody» wasn’t about the titles I held or the roles I played; it was about being true to myself and pursuing what truly mattered to me.

I needed to be more specific about my aspirations, to define what success and fulfillment meant on my own terms. So, I took a step back, reassessed my priorities, and started to focus on the things that brought me joy and purpose.

Now, as I sit here writing this blog post on a Tuesday morning in April 2025, I can’t help but laugh at the irony of it all. Here I am, still trying to be «somebody,» but this time, I’m doing it on my own terms.

I may not have all the answers, and I may still be figuring things out, but at least I’m being more specific about what I want.

And who knows? Maybe one day, I’ll look back on this post and realize that I’ve finally become the «somebody» I always wanted to be – just in a way I never could have imagined.

As Lily Tomlin would say, «The road to success is always under construction.»