Soul Gum 10 Things Your New Life Will Cost You
Dec 29, 2024
This discussion explores the transformative costs of pursuing your dreams. The host shares personal insights from transitioning from a stable legal career to the unpredictable world of creativity. It tackles the challenge of friends resisting your growth, the importance of admitting you care about your goals, and the pitfalls of preparation without action. The conversation also highlights the time commitment required for chasing dreams, the rejection of the myth of balance, and addressing self-sabotage rooted in fear of success.
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Leaving Law For Creative Work
- Victoria left her five-year career as an attorney to become a poet and content creator.
- The transition felt terrifying, vulnerable, and also the best year of her life.
Show Up As The Person You Become
- Be the new you everywhere instead of performing old versions to comfort others.
- Own your evolving identity publicly to access opportunities and real connection.
Regret Over Keeping Goals Private
- Victoria hid her creative pursuits while still practicing law and later regretted it.
- Being open about your goals creates opportunities and connections you would otherwise miss.
