Big Decisions, Bigger Heartbeats: A Dance with Destiny
Ah, the age-old conundrum: to follow the heart or the head? It’s like choosing between a chocolate lava cake and a sensible salad. Both have their merits, but one is undeniably more exciting.
Flashback to a pivotal moment in my life. Picture this: I was on the brink of making a massive career shift. From the bustling world of sales, where I was raking in a cool $56,000 a year (a significant jump from my $22,000 security guard days), to the rhythmic beats of a dance school. Now, I wasn’t just grooving to the music in my living room; I was contemplating taking over the entire dance school. Yep, the whole shebang!
But here’s the twist: I was good at sales. Like, really good. Plus, life was throwing all sorts of grown-up responsibilities my way. Moving in with my girlfriend, possibly popping the big question, and the ever-looming need to save money. Everything was seemingly falling into place.
Then, out of the blue, the dance school owner waltzed into my life with an offer. An administrative role. But the paycheck? Let’s just say it was more of a two-step back than a cha-cha forward. My immediate reaction? A resounding “No!” I mean, I had bills to pay and dreams of romantic proposals under the stars.
But life, as it often does, had other plans. My mentor, the very person who taught me the art of dance, invited me for a late-night walk. Under the starry sky, he dropped a bombshell: “How about becoming the director of the dance school?” My jaw hit the floor. But the pay? Still a tango with my finances.
Three nights, three walks, and countless back-and-forths later, he made an offer I couldn’t refuse. Not just a piece of the pie, but the entire dance school! It was like being handed the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. But, in true dramatic fashion, I hesitated. The risk was enormous. Was I ready to bet it all on a dream?
He posed a simple question, “What does your heart say?” My head was screaming practicalities, but my heart? It was doing the samba, urging me to leap into the unknown.
Fast forward nine years, and here I am, living my dream. Not only running a dance school but also dreaming of opening more locations. All because I chose to listen to my heart over my head.
The moral of this jive? In life, when faced with monumental decisions, let your heart lead the way. It might sound like a risky waltz, but it’s the small, heart-led choices that make the most significant impact. So, whether you’re contemplating a career change, a leap of faith, or just deciding between that chocolate lava cake and salad, remember: big decisions with your heart, small ones with your head. Because, at the end of the day, the most profound regrets stem from not dancing to the beat of your heart.
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