I was a young man with a business and family and was thinking it was time for a professional change. In a way, I felt I wasn’t using enough of my abilities. So, I enrolled in a course at New York University to explore my options.

At one point I was given a test to help narrow down my likes and dislikes. As I recall, it had over a hundred questions. The test ultimately concluded that I was least inclined toward naval dentistry and most inclined toward public speaking.

During this time, I was also studying Christian Science and seeking to better understand how God, the divine Mind, was guiding me. I expected that Mind would lead me to ever-higher ideals that would help determine my employment and aspirations.