Taking the Leap
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Taking the Leap
Oftentimes, taking the leap is framed as an irrational thing to do – something that plays more to the emotions than to reason. This is why when someone takes the leap in a professional setting, we dub this phenomenon as “following your passion” instead of “following your rationality.”
Lawrence Yeo • The Day You Decided to Take the Leap
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Taking the leap is not some irrational act that is driven by the passions. When you understand the asymmetrical nature of manageable concerns vs. unimaginable benefits, taking the leap is no longer an emotional jump, but a logical next step toward the life you want to lead.
Lawrence Yeo • The Day You Decided to Take the Leap
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“Leap, and the net will appear” is a saying we sometimes hear in reference to such situations.12 The idea behind the phrase is that when you are backed into a corner, an impossible solution will present itself. At the times when you feel stuck, the right thing to do is take a risk and go “all in” with whatever the scariest option might be.
Jeff Goins • The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
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Ajinkya Wadhwa and added
While career leaps are glorified in today’s world, the reality is that most leaps are about something deeper. Ultimately, the most important jumps have little to do with our jobs, and more to do with our growth as a human being. And sure, doing fulfilling work contributes to that cause, but it’s just one of many parts of our identities that require... See more
Lawrence Yeo • The Day You Decided to Take the Leap
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