Thanks for sharing this J.R. Definitely resonated with me. At Amazon I was told to try new things, but it always felt like the options of what I could spend my time doing were constrained to the workplace and what I could do for the company. I like the way you've done some outside-the-box thinking about different types of new experiences, which can shape our interests and teach us about where we may end up next. This is a fun workbook if you are currently at one of those junctures where you know it is time for a change but you're not sure what that next step looks like just yet: https://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Get-Together-Guide-Figuring/dp/1452128456
I totally agree Lisa. The ability to experiment at Amazon was limited to certain types of options - and, let's be honest - certain people. If I don't get outside the box, I end up doing the same thing with a slight tweak. Thanks for the workbook recommendation.
Another great read, J.R. You know I'm a mutual fan of experimentation, Ibarra, and what surfaces as a result. And thanks for the reminder about T.S. Eliot . . . haven't read it since grad school and I might be getting that off the bookshelf for a similar epiphany!
The courage of your vulnerability is inspiring! Nice to have the array of content options, nicer still to master the less cozy zones… ie more personal writing, as inclined please! 😊
Thanks for sharing this J.R. Definitely resonated with me. At Amazon I was told to try new things, but it always felt like the options of what I could spend my time doing were constrained to the workplace and what I could do for the company. I like the way you've done some outside-the-box thinking about different types of new experiences, which can shape our interests and teach us about where we may end up next. This is a fun workbook if you are currently at one of those junctures where you know it is time for a change but you're not sure what that next step looks like just yet: https://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Get-Together-Guide-Figuring/dp/1452128456
I totally agree Lisa. The ability to experiment at Amazon was limited to certain types of options - and, let's be honest - certain people. If I don't get outside the box, I end up doing the same thing with a slight tweak. Thanks for the workbook recommendation.
Another great read, J.R. You know I'm a mutual fan of experimentation, Ibarra, and what surfaces as a result. And thanks for the reminder about T.S. Eliot . . . haven't read it since grad school and I might be getting that off the bookshelf for a similar epiphany!
You totally should! Then we can talk poetry next time we get together :)
The courage of your vulnerability is inspiring! Nice to have the array of content options, nicer still to master the less cozy zones… ie more personal writing, as inclined please! 😊
Glad you liked it and it resonated. I also love that phrase the less cozy zones.