In one year, I had applied to maybe 550 jobs on LinkedIn, and I didn’t hear back from anyone…
Jobs, General
In a world where the fear of starting over can feel paralyzing, I found myself facing a pivotal decision early in my career. Just six months into a role that promised growth but left me feeling disconnected, I grappled with the idea of leaving. The stigma of quitting so soon, the allure of financial stability, and the daunting prospect of beginning anew weighed heavily on me. Yet, the journey of listening to my intuition and prioritizing personal fulfillment over a paycheck taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, alignment, and the courage to pursue a path that truly resonates with my values. Now, nearly two years later, I reflect on this decision with no regrets, cherishing a role that feels tailor-made for me, amidst a culture and team where I thrive. This experience underscored a profound truth: sometimes, the hardest choices lead us to the most fulfilling destinations.
Beginnings mark change. Change means unpredictability and uncertainty, which means, limited control. Often you’re stepping away from what you know and walking towards what you don’t. New beginnings require a degree of vulnerability because you’re taking a leap of faith, and it might be alone. Starting again or starting something new is scary because:
We don't know how things are going to turn out
We are afraid of failing.
Failure is often viewed as being synonymous with laziness or incompetence but actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Failure is what you build on, not success. Failure is the best way to figure out what isn’t working, why it’s not working, and how to make it work. Failure is an opportunity for discovery, for learning and creativity.
Pay attention to the process and the things you can control such as your attitude and behaviour, accept the possibility of failure, view it as a roadmap to success, and endeavour to learn as much as possible.
