Ready to Recareer?
This is the question I asked myself not too long ago along with so many others.
It can be scary for sure, but the control feels great. Stepping off the hamster wheel of resume tweaking and constant job searching in favor of another path that you define is really empowering.
A little background:
I sold my company in 2022 and left roughly 18-months later. The next question was what do I want to do now at 50. I didn't want all that comes with the hyperscalers or big consulting. I didn't think I would fit in with a startup. I definitely didn't want to work with people who use phrases like doubleclick. PLEASE NEVER AGAIN.
So I knew what I didn't want, which is great, but what do I want? Not just for work, but for me as a person at this point in my life and career. I leveraged a series of exercises to help me make the right decision.
Where did I land? The Map is not the Territory. (thanks Shane Parrish)
Perception is not reality and it's up to us to figure that out and make it work for us. In my case it drove me to start another business and partner with a close friend in a new industry. I'm 50 years old, having fun, and more fulfilled.
This newsletter is for all of those thinking the same thoughts and going through the same process.
I also frequently speak 1-on-1 with people and step through the process. Happy to be a friendly sounding board for those interested.
The Map is not the Territory. Chart your own path.
