Comments on: Whip out the kleenex for the update on Jon the 23-year old ballplayer http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:48:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Update from Jon the Ballplayer’s Mom | Escape From Cubicle Nation http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5780 Update from Jon the Ballplayer’s Mom | Escape From Cubicle Nation Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:31:46 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5780 [...] Whip out the kleenex for the update on Jon the ballplayer [...] [...] Whip out the kleenex for the update on Jon the ballplayer [...]

]]> By: Edward Domain http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5655 Edward Domain Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:58:17 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5655 I just want to add my 2 cents and comment on how much I really loved this story. Incredible! I just want to add my 2 cents and comment on how much I really loved this story. Incredible!

]]> By: When I Grow Up - The Blog » Blog Archive » Wonderful (Links) Wednesday! http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5638 When I Grow Up - The Blog » Blog Archive » Wonderful (Links) Wednesday! Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:39:34 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5638 [...] Whip out the kleenex for the update on Jon the 23-year old ball player on Escape from Cubicle Nation [...] [...] Whip out the kleenex for the update on Jon the 23-year old ball player on Escape from Cubicle Nation [...]

]]> By: Would you quit your job and take a massive pay cut to pursue a dream? « David Chiu http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5621 Would you quit your job and take a massive pay cut to pursue a dream? « David Chiu Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:17:01 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5621 [...] old financial analyst did just that and moved to Germany to play semi-pro baseball. Now he’s living his dreams with no [...] [...] old financial analyst did just that and moved to Germany to play semi-pro baseball. Now he’s living his dreams with no [...]

]]> By: fooddiaryuser http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5617 fooddiaryuser Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:03:02 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5617 Thanks for this, Pam!!! Way to go! I am so glad you went, Jon! I sent this to my son...he is but 20 and serving aboard an air craft carrier with the United States Navy. He has had many adventures in just 20 years, but, he feels he should be doing more...when he told me he was going to be a damage controlman (fireman at sea) I said, "Wait, you want to run toward the fire?" He said, "Mom, someone has to save the ship." He has this similar spirit of adventure and never met a stranger...he wants to see Europe...this story will help him make that dream come true! Well done! I think there is a feel good movie here! Thanks for this, Pam!!! Way to go! I am so glad you went, Jon!

I sent this to my son…he is but 20 and serving aboard an air craft carrier with the United States Navy. He has had many adventures in just 20 years, but, he feels he should be doing more…when he told me he was going to be a damage controlman (fireman at sea) I said, “Wait, you want to run toward the fire?” He said, “Mom, someone has to save the ship.”

He has this similar spirit of adventure and never met a stranger…he wants to see Europe…this story will help him make that dream come true!

Well done! I think there is a feel good movie here!

]]> By: Sally http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5585 Sally Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:54:05 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5585 AWESOME!!! What a fabulous story! I was like Jon at that age, except that I was scared and took the "safe" choice and didn't rebel against my parents and do what I really wanted to do. My life has turned out fine, but I still have those "what if" moments about having done what was expected of me rather than what I really wanted to do. I encourage everyone to follow their heart, especially when they're young. The thing is, life turns out fine anyway, so you might as well do what inspires you. But that's something I didn't know back at that age. So great to hear Jon's success story! AWESOME!!! What a fabulous story! I was like Jon at that age, except that I was scared and took the “safe” choice and didn’t rebel against my parents and do what I really wanted to do. My life has turned out fine, but I still have those “what if” moments about having done what was expected of me rather than what I really wanted to do. I encourage everyone to follow their heart, especially when they’re young. The thing is, life turns out fine anyway, so you might as well do what inspires you. But that’s something I didn’t know back at that age. So great to hear Jon’s success story!

]]> By: Chris Huff http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5582 Chris Huff Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:35:27 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5582 Good for you, Jon! Your on-base percentage and batting average through 14 games is pretty darn impressive too. That's very cool. Keep up the good work whatever you end up doing with life... Good for you, Jon! Your on-base percentage and batting average through 14 games is pretty darn impressive too. That’s very cool. Keep up the good work whatever you end up doing with life…

]]> By: Anne http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5581 Anne Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:28:36 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5581 Definitely inspiring!! What a huge victory to walk away from what our society says we all should do and pursue that passion. I am currently working on my exit strategy from the cubicle and hope that my future pursuits will allow for the freedom to enjoy much more time with my husband and family as well as the creative outlet and helpful service that I long for. Now that I've got my ideal life written down, I need to go on to the next steps and see this through. Thanks, Pam and Jon, for the continued encouragement! .-= Anne´s last blog ..<a href="http://powerpackedpromotions.blogspot.com/2009/07/parental-rights-and-wrongs.html" rel="nofollow">Parental Rights (and wrongs)</a> =-. Definitely inspiring!! What a huge victory to walk away from what our society says we all should do and pursue that passion.

I am currently working on my exit strategy from the cubicle and hope that my future pursuits will allow for the freedom to enjoy much more time with my husband and family as well as the creative outlet and helpful service that I long for.

Now that I’ve got my ideal life written down, I need to go on to the next steps and see this through. Thanks, Pam and Jon, for the continued encouragement!
.-= Anne´s last blog ..Parental Rights (and wrongs) =-.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5579 Stephen Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:53:15 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5579 In 8 weeks time, myself and my girlfriend will be leaving the UK and moving to Toronto. Whilst we're fully committed to the move, there are still days when the I hear the voice in the back of my head a little louder - "are we doing the right thing?" However, reading stories like Jon's make me remember all the reasons why we're going - right now all I can think is - I can't wait for the adventure to start! In 8 weeks time, myself and my girlfriend will be leaving the UK and moving to Toronto. Whilst we’re fully committed to the move, there are still days when the I hear the voice in the back of my head a little louder – “are we doing the right thing?” However, reading stories like Jon’s make me remember all the reasons why we’re going – right now all I can think is – I can’t wait for the adventure to start!

]]> By: Pouli http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/07/20/whip-out-the-kleenex-for-the-update-on-jon-the-23-year-old-ballplayer/comment-page-1/#comment-5577 Pouli Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:03:35 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=1700#comment-5577 I often advise my college students to fight the pressure to "get a good job" and "keep their options open with a secure career path." College graduates often lack the perspective of time to realize their career path is wrong for them. They don't realize how free they are to do something they love. They often take the "safe" job and they feel good about it because they have financial stability, parental approval and independence. That "safe" job is often the wrong fit but it can sometimes take decades to realize that. Unfortunately, it takes too many of us a very long time to get to the point where we've had enough with the status quo and we need to find something far more satisfying. That's what makes Jon's story all the more special. He came to his epiphany at a very young age and that will truly allow him to "keep his options open." I often advise my college students to fight the pressure to “get a good job” and “keep their options open with a secure career path.” College graduates often lack the perspective of time to realize their career path is wrong for them. They don’t realize how free they are to do something they love. They often take the “safe” job and they feel good about it because they have financial stability, parental approval and independence. That “safe” job is often the wrong fit but it can sometimes take decades to realize that.

Unfortunately, it takes too many of us a very long time to get to the point where we’ve had enough with the status quo and we need to find something far more satisfying.

That’s what makes Jon’s story all the more special. He came to his epiphany at a very young age and that will truly allow him to “keep his options open.”

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