I once worked with an attorney at a big law firm who was an amazing, fascinating person. We kept pushing him to share his insights and ideas on here. And he kept resisting, pushing away. Even in the safety of a group that was cheering him on.
We keep waiting for someone to give us permission to create.
We are living in an age of transformation. Jobs, degrees, careers, are all up in flux.
The social contract between employers and employees is breaking down. And yet, we keep clinging to these old markers of comfort.
That’s why I show up and make these posts. It is my small act of creativity.
Sure I am also working with clients, building projects, and doing other things. But showing up and writing this short post in a few minutes daily helps me asset my independence.
It helps me find my own voice. Articulate my thoughts. Clarify my head. All in the hopes that it helps someone else as well.
We think another degree, another certification will keep us “safe”.
But I am realizing that the safety zone and the comfort zone are going to be in two different arenas.
I’m starting to see that safety belongs to those who will give themselves permission to create.
Can you create something today? Even if it is small? And share it with someone?
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