Some Times Who You Are Authentically Dictates Your Best Path - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Some Times Who You Are Authentically Dictates Your Best Path - Introvert Whisperer Some Times Who You Are Authentically Dictates Your Best Path Have you ever noticed that there is never just one way to solve a problem to get to a goal?  Granted, I think there are oftentimes solutions that are considered “standard” but we all know that when you give it more thought, there are alternatives.  It’s easy to fall into the trap of taking a path that most people go simply to save a few brain cells coming up with something different.   The problem with taking the road most other people take is that it may not be the best road for you.   As an introvert, I’ve had to devise alternative strategies to many situations to ensure the kind of outcome I wanted in order to avoid a world of discomfort.  I call them “alternative” because with such things like networking, I had to do it in a way that worked with my personality â€" or said another way â€" “how I function”.  The alternative is due to the fact that the standard approach to things like networking didn’t work for me so a different route was taken.   Your career and each day at work is a series of challenges met by solutions.  When you’re stumped, a good thing to do is to see how other people solve those same issues.  I’d say that’s a pretty good approach. However, you’ll also notice that sometimes a solution for one person is not a solution for you or you try their solution and discover it didn’t work.   When you have poor results or even failure trying something that worked so well for someone else, it hurts your self-esteem.  It can leave you feeling like there is something wrong with you. I get it; I’ve had those reactions. I have found, however, that your career (and your life) is not a “one-size-fits-all” and what works for someone else may not work for you or me.  There is no need to let your self-esteem get damaged.   Find another way.   If you have a challenge in your career you need to know there is a solution.  In fact, there’s more than one solution or path to a satisfying conclusion. Your job is to forge a path that works well for you. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer