Sometimes you need to stop being the bee and become the honey instead
For a long time, I've had my eyes firmly fixed on my next promotion at the utility company I work with. It's still something I want to achieve, but somewhere along the way, I realised I'd become so focused on getting there that I'd forgotten to enjoy where I already was ... Sometimes you need to stop being the bee and become the honey instead! If you've ever walked a long-distance trail, you'll know exactly what I mean. If all you do is stare at the finish line, you'll miss the countryside, the conversations, the unexpected discoveries and the moments that make the whole journey worthwhile. Lately, I've found myself walking much closer to home instead | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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If anything in this post has made you stop and think, or you're wondering if there might be a different way of doing things, I'd love to chat. You can find out more on my website at joindavina.co.uk, call me on 07950 003140, or connect with me on LinkedIn and say hello. No pressure, just a friendly conversation to see what's possible. |
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