The voice that says "not ready" is older than your new job
Under a post of mine about portfolios, someone wrote that a README proves the work and never records what it was like before the work existed. Under another, someone described watching their own project stop at eighty per cent, and said the reason was stupid when they finally found it: the doubt that kept them going, the doubt that they could finish it, had been answered. Two different people.…
The hour-long exercise focuses on helping individuals confront their doubts and fears about starting a new career or project. It emphasizes that the doubts are not tied to the new job itself, but rather to an older, ingrained voice of uncertainty. The process involves identifying this voice, understanding its origins, and taking a small, reversible action within the next 72 hours to build confidence.
The exercise encourages participants to avoid over-planning and to act despite fear, as the real danger lies in the fear being visible to others. The ultimate goal is to identify a single, manageable step to take and to share it openly with someone, rather than hiding behind preparations.
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