I think it's a healthy part of growing in your self and career. There is no right or wrong and the rule books for what it means to have a "career" are being rewritten now more than ever. I think as long as you continue to follow your passions and heart the career stuff will click into place. It can be scary as the world wants you to fit into neat little boxes, but it's worth the effort to be open to any and all opportunities. Rarely will you regret trying something even if it doesn't pan out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, you're a great writer on top of all your talents in the design space.
Great question! I never really wonder "what if?" All of it, even the parts I've spiralled about, led me to this understanding of what actually matters to me. So yeah, definitely worth it.
This is beautifully written, CJ! It's such a comfort to read something so relatable and I feel reassured that there are different and valid choices to make outside of climbing the career ladder.
I think it's a healthy part of growing in your self and career. There is no right or wrong and the rule books for what it means to have a "career" are being rewritten now more than ever. I think as long as you continue to follow your passions and heart the career stuff will click into place. It can be scary as the world wants you to fit into neat little boxes, but it's worth the effort to be open to any and all opportunities. Rarely will you regret trying something even if it doesn't pan out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, you're a great writer on top of all your talents in the design space.
Thank you Adam!
Exactly, I’ve always been chasing the best little boxes, but now I’m realising it’s more fun and fulfilling to pursue the passions
Ah @jonesish – another beautiful reflection, brought to the surface and onto the page for all of us to exhale with.
So many of us lie awake chasing the “next thing,” believing that’s what gives our lives momentum.
But it’s grounding – and kind of liberating – to see others also choosing the quiet “nah, not today” moments.
Thanks for naming it.
Thank you Hugo!! Honestly the “next thing” could just be rest and trying a hobby too.
Well said, kept me thinking and questioning about alot of stuff
Although I have alot of questions but I wanna ask only 1 since you have realized alot of stuff during your journey do you think
WAS IT ALL WORTH IT?
Great question! I never really wonder "what if?" All of it, even the parts I've spiralled about, led me to this understanding of what actually matters to me. So yeah, definitely worth it.
That's all it matter
Living a life with no/ less regrets
This is beautifully written, CJ! It's such a comfort to read something so relatable and I feel reassured that there are different and valid choices to make outside of climbing the career ladder.