Last night, I attended a panel discussion on work/life integration. The organization running the seminar chose the word integration purposefully. Rather than asking ourselves how we balance our personal lives with our work lives, it’s possibly better to ask how we integrate the pieces of our lives to create a more cohesive life.
Among the phenomenal insights I received last night, one stuck out loud and clear, “Move out of the way and let your passion manifest.” How often do we stand in our own way? How often do we tell ourselves we know the right path and fight to find that path, only for it to constantly disappear. Could it be that we’re standing in our own way? Could it be that if we move out of the way, move our preconceived notions of “shoulds” and “musts” out of the way, then we can focus solely on the passions that truly drive us?
What are you passionate about? Truly. And how can you follow those passions to achieve success? Maybe it’s as simple as stepping out of your own way.
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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