First, love what you do each day. We all bring talents, abilities and passions to our roles as pharmacy educators. One cannot judge one’s activities and pathways by what others think is the only way to be successful. You must certainly decide your path using your intellect. Your journey should be guided by your heart and a sensible vision for what you consider to be the hallmarks of a successful academic career. If you find yourself at a stage where you are not enthusiastic about going to work each morning, you need to identify the disconnect and rectify your feelings in order to remain at your current institution or alternatively, you must consider other options.