7 Surprising Facts That Will Change How You Think

Did you know that switching careers can lead to personal growth and new opportunities?

 

Just like these fascinating facts that challenge our assumptions, your career journey might surprise you in ways you never imagined.

 

1. Bats Make Up 21% of All Mammals – Just Like Career Changers Make Up a Huge Part of Today’s Workforce

Here’s something that might blow your mind: bats account for more than one-fifth of all mammal species on Earth. With over 1,400 species, they’re everywhere – yet most of us rarely think about them.

Similarly, career changers are far more common than you might think. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average person changes jobs 12 times during their career. That’s not just switching companies – many of these transitions involve completely new industries or roles.

Just as bats have adapted to thrive in diverse environments – from caves to cities – today’s professionals are learning to adapt and thrive in entirely new career landscapes. The difference? Bats do it naturally. Humans often need guidance to navigate these transitions successfully.

 

2. The First Known High-Five Happened in 1977 – Your Career Breakthrough Could Be Just as Recent

When Dusty Baker and Glenn Burke slapped hands in celebration at Dodger Stadium on October 2, 1977, they created a gesture that would become universal. Before that moment, this simple act of celebration didn’t exist.

Think about that for a second. Something as familiar as a high-five is younger than many people reading this article. It reminds us that game-changing moments can happen at any time.

Your career transformation doesn’t have to follow a path that’s been walked for centuries. In fact, many of today’s most fulfilling career options didn’t even exist a generation ago. According to the World Economic Forum, 65% of children entering primary school today will work in jobs that don’t yet exist.

 

3. Dairy Queen Doesn’t Sell Ice Cream – And Your Job Title Might Not Reflect What You Really Want

This one catches everyone off guard: technically, Dairy Queen sells “soft serve” rather than ice cream because their product doesn’t meet the FDA’s requirement of containing at least 10% butterfat.

It’s a perfect metaphor for how job titles and career paths often don’t match what we think they are. You might be working as a “manager” but spending your days in spreadsheets. You could have the title “director,” but feel more like a firefighter putting out daily crises.

Research from Harvard Business Review shows that 70% of employees worldwide are not engaged in their work, often because their actual responsibilities don’t align with their expectations or strengths. This misalignment is one of the biggest reasons people seek career changes.

 

4. The Entrepreneur’s Source® Has Helped Over 40,000 People Explore Career Ownership Since 1984

Here’s an interesting fact that might surprise you: since 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source® has guided more than 40,000 individuals through career transition exploration. That’s longer than the high-five has been around!

But what exactly is Career Ownership? It’s the concept of taking control of your income, lifestyle, wealth, and equity through business ownership rather than traditional employment. A Career Ownership Coach™ serves as your guide through this journey, helping you discover possibilities you might never have considered.

 

5. Corn on the Cob Almost Always Has Even Rows – But Your Career Path Doesn’t Have to Follow Predictable Patterns

Here’s a fact that farmers have known forever but might surprise you: corn on the cob almost always has an even number of rows – typically 16, though it can range from 8 to 22. It’s one of nature’s predictable patterns, determined by genetics and growing conditions.

Now contrast this with the traditional career advice we’ve all heard: “Pick a career, get a degree, climb the ladder, retire.” Society taught us that careers should be as predictable as rows of corn – neat, even, orderly progressions from entry-level to executive.

But here’s the reality: while corn is genetically programmed to grow in even rows, human careers aren’t bound by such rigid patterns. In fact, the most successful and fulfilled professionals today follow zigzag paths that would make a corn farmer dizzy.

The beauty of Career Ownership is that it acknowledges this fundamental truth: your professional growth doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s pattern. While corn will always grow in even rows, your career can have seven rows, or 13, or whatever number serves your life goals. A Career Ownership Coach™ helps you design your own blueprint rather than forcing you into predetermined patterns.

 

6. Fear Holds Back 76% of Potential Career Changers – But It Doesn’t Have to Hold You Back

According to a survey by Indeed, 76% of workers who want to change careers cite fear as their biggest obstacle. Fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of financial instability – these concerns are authentic and valid.

But here’s what’s interesting: just like those 1,400 species of bats that have adapted to thrive in different environments, humans are remarkably adaptable. The key difference is having the right support system.

 

A Career Ownership Coach™ doesn’t just offer encouragement. They provide:

• Structured Discovery process to understand your goals
• Education about options you might not know exist
• Clarity around your Income, Lifestyle, Wealth, and Equity goals
• Objective guidance without pushing any particular solution
• Support through the entire decision-making process

 

7. Your Next Chapter Might Be Completely Different – And That’s Okay

Remember how Dairy Queen’s soft serve isn’t technically ice cream? Sometimes the best solution isn’t what we initially imagined. 

Making Your Move: Why a Career Ownership Coach™ Makes the Difference

Think back to that first high-five in 1977. Baker and Burke didn’t plan to create a cultural phenomenon – they were celebrating a moment of success. Your career transformation might feel just as spontaneous when the right opportunity presents itself.

But unlike that spontaneous gesture, successful career transitions benefit from careful planning and expert guidance. A Career Ownership Coach™ from The Entrepreneur’s Source® offers something unique: a commitment to your journey without any agenda about where it should lead.

The statistics are clear: career change is normal; Fear is common but conquerable. Success is possible with the right support. And sometimes, what seems like “soft serve” might be exactly what you’re looking for, even if it’s not quite what you expected.

If you’re among the millions considering a career change, remember that you don’t have to figure it out alone. The path from employee to ownership, from uncertainty to clarity, from fear to confidence – it’s been walked before. A Career Ownership Coach™ can help you navigate your unique journey.

After all, if bats can make up 21% of all mammals, and if two baseball players can accidentally create a universal gesture of celebration, imagine what’s possible when you intentionally pursue your career transformation with expert guidance.

The question isn’t whether change is possible – it’s whether you’re ready to explore what your version of success looks like. Your Career Revolution doesn’t have to wait. Sometimes, the most interesting facts about our lives are the ones we haven’t discovered yet.

Ready to explore your career ownership options? Connect with a Career Ownership Coach™ from The Entrepreneur’s Source® to begin your journey toward Income, Lifestyle, Wealth, and Equity on your terms.