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I felt a little sick after making that payment.

It was for a mastermind I’d been thinking about for months.

And the next day, the doubts came almost immediately.

• What if it doesn’t work?
• What were you thinking?
• You could’ve used that money for the kids’ university.

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This is something people don’t talk about enough.

Making decisions about money when you’re responsible for more than just yourself.

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I didn’t make this decision lightly. I made it because of how I’ve designed my career.

A job gives me stability. Building a business alongside it gives me options.

It allows me to invest in myself without putting my family at risk.

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I also know myself well enough.

• When I pay, I pay attention.
• When there’s a deadline, I follow through.
• When I commit, I show up differently.

That’s what I was really investing in.

Not just the mastermind. But the version of me that steps up when it matters.

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Looking back, the fear didn’t mean it was the wrong decision.

It meant I was taking a chance on myself.

And that’s hard when you’ve done that before and it didn’t work out.

It’s choosing to believe in yourself again without much proof that it will.

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This is the part of career design most people don’t see.

It’s not just about:

• what job you have
• or whether you start a business

It’s about creating the ability to make decisions that move your life forward.

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Not everyone will choose the same path.

But the question is, have you designed your career in a way that gives you that choice?

It's something to think about for the coming week.

Sharon

P.S. I'm thinking about offering a paid masterclass about how to redesign your career to build beyond your salary. It's likely to be about USD49 for a 60 minute class. You get the notes, action steps, and recording after. Would this be something you're interested in? If so, reply with 'coffee' and I'll share more details with you.