𝗜s the 'high achiever' mindset stealing your work joy?

Embrace the journey, not just the destination. Find joy in your career climb.

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻:

Reaching the summit might seem like the ultimate success, but diverse paths and unexpected turns enrich the journey. And you will not find this joy if you climb the mountain in a hard way.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲?

This 'high achiever' mindset is deeply rooted in our educational experiences. Growing up, many of us felt the need to meet high expectations.  

This pressure, especially in Asia, can foster a deep-seated fear of failure, turning minor setbacks into personal defeats and eroding job satisfaction.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆:

Over the years, I've witnessed numerous talented individuals undermine their potential and grapple with anxiety due to unmet high expectations. This pressure to maintain top performance can erode work joy, sow seeds of self-doubt, and foster a craving for more validation and recognition, often at the expense of personal enrichment.

𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲:

Our career journeys resemble climbing unique mountains, each with unique challenges and joys. True professional growth stems from aligning our work with our values and purposes, not just meeting external benchmarks.

I𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, I've seen firsthand how redefining success metrics can transform stress into fulfillment. Many find renewed career satisfaction by fostering a mindset that values enriching them in person.

This approach is not just about reaching the peak but enjoying the climb and the unique landscapes it offers.

Take a pause and reflect below questions:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?