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Why I made this decision even though I was scared
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Hello Reader, 🎧 Prefer listening? Apple Podcast | Spotify — 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.
— This is something people don’t talk about enough. Making decisions about money when you’re responsible for more than just yourself. — 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. — I also know myself well enough.
That’s what I was really investing in. Not just the mastermind. But the version of me that steps up when it matters. — 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. — This is the part of career design most people don’t see. It’s not just about:
It’s about creating the ability to make decisions that move your life forward. — 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. |
Sharon Singh Sidhu
Build the confidence to speak up and grow at work. Weekly insights on my podcast and newsletter.
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