Find your own path.
As the self proclaimed Unrepentant Generalist, I naturally was excited to talk to Jolie Downs on her Career Wanderlust podcast to share my experiences.
American culture tends to treat careers as races where getting “there” fastest is the goal, where “there” might be a promotion, a title, a net worth number or something else.
But we each have our own path. And our careers and lives will last decades for most of us. So what’s the rush? Take time to explore the path that’s right for you, rather than sprint down the path somebody else maps for you. I was far “behind” my peers ten years into my career, but the variety of experiences I collected soon translated into unique job opportunities (Chief of Staff, now coaching) that have been both rewarding and impactful.
So find your own path, or run your own race as I put it in the podcast excerpt below. Check out the whole conversation for more insights!