Everything is a leap……..EVERYTHING. The real question is, is it a big leap or a small one? Deciding how you want your coffee is not a big leap, unless you are a staunch Starbucks follower and need to stop at Dunkin' when there is no Starbucks. Think about it. That decision for some is a huge one and could be considered a big risk: Is it going to be good? Do they have espresso? Where do their beans come from? Am I making a mistake? Take this example to an even higher level: Do I take a career risk. These come in many forms from applying to the next position, promotion or looking to change employers to an even bigger leap (for some) starting your own business. The questions take the same tone: Is it going to be a good thing? Is that new team one where I fit in? Are they coffee drinkers? Will they like me? Am I crazy for wanting a change? Am I making a mistake going out on my own? What can feel very different in these decisions are the unknown factors that directly affect you. So let’s talk about how to turn big leaps into smaller leaps. I’m not talking about taking baby steps…….. When making decisions aka taking leaps, removing the unknowns will make all the difference in shrinking that distance from where you are to where you want to be. So how do we do that?
Once you have removed the unknowns (external, self, decision) you are going to notice that the leap is not as far fetched as you once thought, and you will move forward with confidence. So, what’s your next leap?
7 Comments
Lissette Caballero
7/24/2020 11:08:47 pm
Truly inspirational!!! Thank you for being such a great leader and mentor.
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Jessica Rodriguez
7/24/2020 11:09:15 pm
This spoke to me on so many levels from career to personal. Gracias!
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Delpha D
7/24/2020 11:09:38 pm
Thanks Jessica!
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Minerva
7/24/2020 11:10:09 pm
Hi Delpha 👋 Congratulations! I wish you all the best in this new endeavor! May God continue to bless so you may help others!
Jill
7/24/2020 11:10:37 pm
I like the break down! Great article.
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Arlene
7/24/2020 11:12:07 pm
Thank you! Gracias! I love the analogy with coffee it makes it so real. An inspiration for a lot of people
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Ashley B.
7/24/2020 11:12:33 pm
This article provides guidance on a topic that is often present in both professional and personal dimensions. After reading “Taking The Leap” I immediately felt a sense of comfort knowing others struggle with the unknown, change, and the alike. Just like Starbucks and Dunkin’ will always have their coffee beans, we will always have ourselves. And, while the hardest part is finding our confidence to trust that we, independently, can handle what our future throws us, this article provides guidance on the process of discovering our ability to trust ourselves and our capacity to handle the unpredictable. Thank you for the insightful read!
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