For those of you who may be unfamiliar with PostSecret, this clever community art project is as intriguing as it is simple. Anonymous people from all over the country mail a homemade postcard to Frank Warren (the creator of PostSecret), which portrays a secret that has never before been revealed.

A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon one that read:

“It makes me happy to know that none of use get a how-to guide – we’re all just kind of winging it.”

I considered this statement as it relates to my own life. Many of you probably think about, and envision yourself and your future career. Regardless of the tracks we choose to follow as college-students, I relentlessly hope for myself and for others to fearlessly pursue their passions.

Sure it may sound cheesy, but the word “career” not only evokes a feeling of excitement, but also a sense of anxiety. For most of us, our entire lives have been structured around the core of education. Our parents, teachers, mentors… and even society have conditioned us to believe that our sole purpose is to find a career that will leave us (and our loved ones in the future) financially stable.

What I find, however, is that we are often paralyzed by fears of failure. Why not take your passions and hidden talents, and blend them within a career? Failure can’t happen if you never begin to create the reality of the life you dream about.

So today, let yourself daydream a bit. Climbing the rigid corporate ladder is not for everyone. Freely explore your interests. Your own career does not have to resemble anyone else’s. Who said it even has to be conventional?

Nevertheless, always keep in the mind that every person is a resource. You have the ability to learn from the experiences of others to help yourself prosper in any career-field you choose.

Photo courtesy of PostSecret