Executive Coach, Lifelong learner, Dad, Bass player, Outdoor Enthusiast, Former Apple Worldwide Director of Finance.
[DSD] The Big Career Lie
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We’ve been sold a lie. Work hard. Keep your head down. Follow the plan. Delay gratification. And somewhere down the line, you’ll get to enjoy life. That approach might get you a steady paycheck, but it won’t get you fulfillment. I believed this lie for the first 25 years of my career. Until a 20-minute conversation shifted everything. It helped me see that I had never once asked the most important question in my career: What do I want? Not: * What am I qualified to do? * What’s the next logical step? * What would look good on my resume? But what do I actually want? Most people never ask that question… or if they do, they shut it down immediately with “practical” thinking. That moment was a turning point for me. One that led to more clarity, fulfillment, and yes, success. You don’t have to blow up your life to get there. That’s a myth. There are concrete steps you can take to grow your career. Listen to the full podcast to learn: - why conventional career planning is broken - steps to take now to see new possibilities - how to enjoy your career now… not after you retire If you keep repeating the same actions, expect the same results. Do Something Different. Listen now to learn what to do. To your future self, P.S. This newsletter is ending next week, but my YouTube Channel will keep going. Subscribe now. |
Rusty Gaillard
Executive Coach, Lifelong learner, Dad, Bass player, Outdoor Enthusiast, Former Apple Worldwide Director of Finance.
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