We love big goals.We love setting them, announcing them, chasing them.“I want a promotion.”“I want to lead a team.”“I want more meaningful work.” But here’s the problem no one likes to admit:We think ambition will save us.It won’t. “You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”— James Clear (Atomic Habits) If … Read More
Don’t Just Take the Job Offer — Take the Right One
Landing a new job feels like a win — validation, momentum, a fresh start. But fast-forward a year, and that excitement often fades. This happens more than we like to admit. Not because people make irrational decisions — but because most of us were never taught how to choose well. People fall in love with the offer — the brand, … Read More
What 10,000 Hours Really Taught Me About Career Growth
You’ve probably heard of the 10,000-hour rule — the idea that it takes 10,000 hours of focused practice to master something. What most people miss is this:It’s not just about mastery. It’s about becoming someone you didn’t know you could be. When I first heard that number, I thought of it like a finish line — something you cross, a … Read More