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Day 2: My Journey of Career Shift and Self-Realization - 30 Days, 30 Episodes
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Matt Gilhooly shares key lessons from his career journey, emphasizing the importance of making decisions for oneself rather than conforming to societal expectations. He reflects on how, for much of his life, he followed a traditional path—getting good grades, pursuing higher education, and climbing the corporate ladder—without considering what truly interested him. After facing challenges in his work environment, particularly with a problematic colleague he refers to as a "bulldozer," Matt realized the need to prioritize his mental well-being and take control of his career. This led him to make bold choices, like asking for a demotion to find a more fulfilling role and ultimately pursuing opportunities that scared him, such as starting a podcast. As he embarks on this month of daily episodes, he encourages listeners to choose paths that align with their true selves rather than seeking external validation.
Takeaways:
- Experiencing challenges in the workplace can teach valuable lessons about self-advocacy.
- Taking a step back to focus on our mental health is essential for personal growth.
- Pursuing discomfort can lead to unexpected learning experiences and personal development.
- Making bold career decisions like asking for a demotion can reclaim your happiness.
- Surrounding yourself with supportive friends can transform your outlook and encourage growth.
Resources: To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Access ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.
https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast
Connect with me:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcast
YouTube: https://bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtube
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thelifeshiftpod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelifeshiftpodcast
Website: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
243 episódios
Manage episode 448196600 series 3377237
Matt Gilhooly shares key lessons from his career journey, emphasizing the importance of making decisions for oneself rather than conforming to societal expectations. He reflects on how, for much of his life, he followed a traditional path—getting good grades, pursuing higher education, and climbing the corporate ladder—without considering what truly interested him. After facing challenges in his work environment, particularly with a problematic colleague he refers to as a "bulldozer," Matt realized the need to prioritize his mental well-being and take control of his career. This led him to make bold choices, like asking for a demotion to find a more fulfilling role and ultimately pursuing opportunities that scared him, such as starting a podcast. As he embarks on this month of daily episodes, he encourages listeners to choose paths that align with their true selves rather than seeking external validation.
Takeaways:
- Experiencing challenges in the workplace can teach valuable lessons about self-advocacy.
- Taking a step back to focus on our mental health is essential for personal growth.
- Pursuing discomfort can lead to unexpected learning experiences and personal development.
- Making bold career decisions like asking for a demotion can reclaim your happiness.
- Surrounding yourself with supportive friends can transform your outlook and encourage growth.
Resources: To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Access ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.
https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast
Connect with me:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcast
YouTube: https://bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtube
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thelifeshiftpod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelifeshiftpodcast
Website: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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