Nicola, I deeply appreciate your reflections here, especially around the importance of managing energy and mental health during demanding career transitions. Your point about carefully assessing energy and aligning effort with high-leverage activities resonates deeply. I've noticed something similar in my journey: intrinsic motivation and genuine alignment with our goals significantly impact our energy levels and mental clarity.
In my recent reflections ('From Mandates to Invitations'), I realized that sustainable, meaningful progress happens best when we replace rigid expectations with authentic curiosity and psychological safety, inviting ourselves gently toward our goals, rather than forcing them through sheer willpower alone.
Thanks again for this thoughtful guide, it's an important reminder that energy, clarity, and self-care often determine success far more than sheer effort alone.
> intrinsic motivation and genuine alignment with our goals significantly impact our energy levels and mental clarity
> sustainable, meaningful progress happens best when we replace rigid expectations with authentic curiosity and psychological safety, inviting ourselves gently toward our goals, rather than forcing them through sheer willpower alone.
So true!
I totally agree, and to be honest I also appreciate the contribution because it is a very important angle.
I think the best context for this advice is for career in general. Whereas the content of the guide is more about tactical tips to get through the job search grind.
Totally fair, and I appreciate the distinction. Your focus on tactical clarity is spot on, especially in high-stress moments like a job search. I guess I’ve been orbiting the other layer lately: what sustains us once we’ve made it through. Thanks again for the thoughtful exchange.
Nicola, I deeply appreciate your reflections here, especially around the importance of managing energy and mental health during demanding career transitions. Your point about carefully assessing energy and aligning effort with high-leverage activities resonates deeply. I've noticed something similar in my journey: intrinsic motivation and genuine alignment with our goals significantly impact our energy levels and mental clarity.
In my recent reflections ('From Mandates to Invitations'), I realized that sustainable, meaningful progress happens best when we replace rigid expectations with authentic curiosity and psychological safety, inviting ourselves gently toward our goals, rather than forcing them through sheer willpower alone.
Thanks again for this thoughtful guide, it's an important reminder that energy, clarity, and self-care often determine success far more than sheer effort alone.
> intrinsic motivation and genuine alignment with our goals significantly impact our energy levels and mental clarity
> sustainable, meaningful progress happens best when we replace rigid expectations with authentic curiosity and psychological safety, inviting ourselves gently toward our goals, rather than forcing them through sheer willpower alone.
So true!
I totally agree, and to be honest I also appreciate the contribution because it is a very important angle.
I think the best context for this advice is for career in general. Whereas the content of the guide is more about tactical tips to get through the job search grind.
Totally fair, and I appreciate the distinction. Your focus on tactical clarity is spot on, especially in high-stress moments like a job search. I guess I’ve been orbiting the other layer lately: what sustains us once we’ve made it through. Thanks again for the thoughtful exchange.
It's a great topic. If you want I'd welcome a guest article about it on my newsletter :) Feel free to DM me if interested
Will be happy to, thank you.