The Old Rule: Play It Safe
Who says change is easy? Not us. Before we suggest how to have a healthy and productive relationship with risk, let's first review some of the patterns of operating that we consider Old Rule thinking. This type of mind-set holds women back.
The Old Rules
1. I like my comfortable role.
2. I don't like sales.
3. I shrink to fit.
4. I let others take the lead.
5. I might fail.
I Like My Comfortable Role
A little comfort is a good thing. Comfortable routines make us feel safe and allow us to relax. But being too comfortable in a job is not necessarily productive. It signals that the challenge is gone, and with it the opportunity to thrive and grow. It may mean that you're stuck.
Why is it that we allow ourselves to ...
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