Leaving a long-term job can feel like a bad breakup - complex feelings, attachment to the familiar, fear of the unknown, but ultimately choosing growth over comfort.
The boy befriends a whisper on his screen, but wonders if it's real. The whisper replies with a philosophical question about the nature of reality. The boy ponders this in silence.
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Successive illnesses forced me to stop and rest, exposing the hidden costs of pushing through when unwell. Resilience is not synonymous with relentless hustle.
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In brief: I thought I was safe in my "known world" but realized I had outgrown it. Choosing my true self and trusting the journey has been transformative, though not without challenges. Helping others make similar leaps is my mission.
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In 140 characters: Workplace goal-setting systems often disappoint. Effective approaches resemble those of world-champion athletes and ex-special forces. Clarity, habits, and no ideologies work best.