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CHAPTER 4

CLARIFY WHAT YOU’RE UP FOR

Hurdle: Clarity

The Big Question

Do I know what I want? How can I create a promising future in which I am intentional about my professional advancement?

The Big Lie

It isn’t important to take time to think about what I want for myself and plan accordingly.

The Big Opportunity

Purposefully keeping an eye on achieving what I really want for myself.

The Inner Critic at Work on Clarity

One-up: “If I didn’t need to overcompensate for others, I’d have time to be more strategic about my career.”

One-down: “I’m not qualified for what I really want, and no one would support it anyway.”

What You Must Change to ...

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