Hey Tash. I was sitting at my computer when this came in. Good write.
I hear you girlfriend. That's why I think it's best to follow what makes you happy. I loved being really smart (it took me a long time tho to accept that I was) and using my brain to solve problems. I loved writing- it was like a solving a puzzle. I ended up as a business lawyer working in health care. My primary skills were solving thorny problems, negotiating complicated deals and then drafting the contracts that memorialized those deals. Even tho I came from a long line of lawyers, I had no real idea what I was getting into. I simply kept choosing to pursue what I care about. The key was learning how to listen to and then follow my own intuition. I didn't love all of it by any means, and I will never be a good office politician, but I got enough out of it to keep doing it for 30 years.
Don't worry about what your mom or anyone else thinks - I know, easier said than done. It's your life, not yours. Define success for yourself!
Hi Tina! Wow, thank you for this thoughtful comment! That is so great and reassuring to hear that your career was both challenging and fulfilling! I hope to learn how to listen better, and continue to tune into my own intuition. I SO appreciate your encouragement, and so lovely to hear from you!! Sending love, Tash.
I bought your 1st book on Amazon last week and look forward to reading it. My personal opinion is that a career is built over time. One learns so much along the way(through people and projects) and it's a journey not a destination. I also think that you have to enjoy your career otherwise it's not worth doing. Don't take a job or a career path for the money because you will be miserable and I have seen that first hand. I wouldn't worry about being rich or famous either. That can be very overated. Keep writing! Enjoy London!
Hi Phaedra! Oh, amazing. Thank you so much for supporting my work, and I hope you love the story :) I'm grateful for your perspective on careers. Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! Sending love, Tash.
Oh Tash, it’s been awhile since I’ve read you and coming back is beyond refreshing. I love how you weave insight from these very human struggles (not enough; how wrong was I!). Personally, I’m psyched to bear witness to the magic to be made by you at 30. Keep bringing it, Sister! You are a bright light in some dark times.
Aww Angelique! It's so great to hear from you! I've missed you in UnMute and hope everything is well. I appreciate your encouragement SO much as usual! Sending love and hope to catch up again soon at some point, Tash.
This was a great write! I really, liked it and it was very relatable.
Thank you so much Martha! I hope you're well <3
Hey Tash. I was sitting at my computer when this came in. Good write.
I hear you girlfriend. That's why I think it's best to follow what makes you happy. I loved being really smart (it took me a long time tho to accept that I was) and using my brain to solve problems. I loved writing- it was like a solving a puzzle. I ended up as a business lawyer working in health care. My primary skills were solving thorny problems, negotiating complicated deals and then drafting the contracts that memorialized those deals. Even tho I came from a long line of lawyers, I had no real idea what I was getting into. I simply kept choosing to pursue what I care about. The key was learning how to listen to and then follow my own intuition. I didn't love all of it by any means, and I will never be a good office politician, but I got enough out of it to keep doing it for 30 years.
Don't worry about what your mom or anyone else thinks - I know, easier said than done. It's your life, not yours. Define success for yourself!
Hi Tina! Wow, thank you for this thoughtful comment! That is so great and reassuring to hear that your career was both challenging and fulfilling! I hope to learn how to listen better, and continue to tune into my own intuition. I SO appreciate your encouragement, and so lovely to hear from you!! Sending love, Tash.
I bought your 1st book on Amazon last week and look forward to reading it. My personal opinion is that a career is built over time. One learns so much along the way(through people and projects) and it's a journey not a destination. I also think that you have to enjoy your career otherwise it's not worth doing. Don't take a job or a career path for the money because you will be miserable and I have seen that first hand. I wouldn't worry about being rich or famous either. That can be very overated. Keep writing! Enjoy London!
Hi Phaedra! Oh, amazing. Thank you so much for supporting my work, and I hope you love the story :) I'm grateful for your perspective on careers. Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! Sending love, Tash.
Oh Tash, it’s been awhile since I’ve read you and coming back is beyond refreshing. I love how you weave insight from these very human struggles (not enough; how wrong was I!). Personally, I’m psyched to bear witness to the magic to be made by you at 30. Keep bringing it, Sister! You are a bright light in some dark times.
Aww Angelique! It's so great to hear from you! I've missed you in UnMute and hope everything is well. I appreciate your encouragement SO much as usual! Sending love and hope to catch up again soon at some point, Tash.