While prominent people's career shifts may inspire others, many people find the idea of making a major career shift to be terrifying. More so when talking about a career shift. There is the chance of failure and the unknown of what lies ahead. The fact that they're too scared to try something new is a major contributing factor. It's not a simple choice, but if you feel that going for it will pay off in the end, you should listen to that intuition.
People who go on to great things never accept mediocrity. So, instead of moping about your 9-to-5, you should take action toward your goals. Here are the stories of seven well-known persons whose decision to switch occupations paid off handsomely.
1. Brad Pitt
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Brad Pitt once worked as a chauffeur. Slaves to the stripping trade. He serves as transportation for their stag dos to and from. He also worked as a furniture mover and posed as El Pollo Loco's colossal chicken mascot. So inspired, he decided to pursue acting and enrolled in classes. The search for an agent only lasted seven months before he was successful. He has become one of the world's most famous and widely recognized
celebrities.
2. Harry Styles
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Almost everyone has heard of Harry Styles, a popular band One Direction member. Before he became famous, he worked as a baker at a bakery in his hometown, earning $7 an hour. To pursue his dream of being on X Factor, he quit his job and dropped out of college. One Direction eventually coalesced from this point. With his bandmates' help, he shot to prominence and is now worth over $18 million.
3. Ellen DeGeneres
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Ellen DeGeneres is a comedian, TV host, writer, and producer, best known for her show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She held a variety of professions before deciding to pursue a career in show business. They have a paralegal on staff. Her current wealth is estimated at $450 million, and she stands to increase it substantially in the years ahead.
4. Michael Jordan
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The career path of a former NBA player, MLB player, and now successful businessman. The name Michael Jordan is familiar to everyone. His impact on professional basketball is immeasurable, and he is a household name. But he has put that behind him as he runs his own sports team and makes a fortune from endorsements.
5. Walt Disney
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Former newspaper editor and current co-founder of Walt
Disney Productions. Even Walt Disney, the world-famous animator, and filmmaker, apparently had to deal with rejection by being let go from his job as a newspaper editor because "he lacked imagination and no creative ideas." Who could have imagined that the creator of Mickey Mouse and friends would be criticized for lack of imagination?
6. Harrison Ford
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The actor Harrison Ford was a full-time carpenter before he was cast as Han Solo in the "Star Wars" film series. After acting as a stand-in for George Lucas during filming, he landed the part. He has since branched out into film production and acting.
7. Stephen King
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The famous Stephen King wrote such works as Carrie (1974), It (1986), and The Shining (1977). He worked as a high school janitor to pay the bills before he became one of the greatest authors of all time. He is currently one of the most paid authors in the world, with an estimated net worth of around $400 million.