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Sometimes, you don't need a new opportunity.
You just need to stop doubting yourself and start believing in the work you're already doing.
Growth isn't always loud.
Sometimes, it's simply becoming better than the person you were yesterday.
What’s one thing you’ve learned recently that changed the way you think? 💭
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There’s a trend I’ve been seeing lately... or actually, my entire career.
Entrepreneurs develop a strategy, work hard building everything they need for it, set their team loose, and then...
A new trending strategy or idea catches their eye.
So instead of executing what they spent months working on, they throw it in the trash, start over, and call it a pivot.
If that entrepreneur is you, you might think, “Well, it was worth it because it got me results.” But your revolving roster of team members might disagree.
Or maybe you never executed the idea and now think your business is doomed. But the reason you’re not selling is that you never give one strategy long enough to stick.
So how do you solve this never-ending problem? I can help with that.
My Next Growth Step Quiz is designed to help you figure out what to do next (hint: it’s not starting over).
Take it today, then come back and tell me your result in the comments!
If I could tell myself one thing on day one of freelancing:
Stop waiting for clients to find you. Go where they already are and talk to people.
What would you tell your day one self? 👇
#freelancetips #findingclients #careeradvice #freelancelife
Don’t be afraid to recieve a no, you’ll receive so many 🤪
One of the best things you can do for your personal and professional growth is take a sabbatical!
If your circumstances allow, I’d strongly encourage saving and planning for an extended break, even seven months to a year. Time away from work can be incredibly valuable when you use it intentionally.
During my time away from corporate America, one of my biggest priorities was working on myself.
It’s easy to focus on what everyone else could do differently in the workplace. However, stepping away gives you an opportunity to reflect on your own habits, communication skills, mindset, and areas for improvement.
That inner work can help you develop greater self-awareness, strengthen your professional relationships, and gain a clearer sense of purpose.
For me, taking time away wasn't just about stepping back from a career. It was about becoming a better person and a more intentional professional.
Sometimes, personal growth is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your career.
So, to anyone considering a sabbatical, if you can prepare for it financially and personally… TAKE IT!
Give yourself the space to learn, reflect, and grow. 🤎
Have you ever considered taking a career sabbatical?