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Saturday, 17 Feb 07
I didn't stomp any sick cliffs. I didn't win anything, actuallyy I didn't even ski. Today I learned to sit quietly, breathe, listen to what my insides told me and jump without moving. It may sound small or disappointing, but I finally decided what I truly wanted in my career. I put everything on paper and asked for it, finally willing to walk away from everything I had done up until that point because I had a goal and I was going to get there with or without the help I was comfortable getting.
Yep, that's it, I negotiated for myself and how profound it was. Not because of the outcome but because of the process. Because no matter what happened next I had grown and learned and followed through with one of the scariest moments I have known up to this point in my quarter century alive, and it was even more rewarding than what came next.
I finally realized what I wanted and wasn't willing to take less, and once you realize your value, let me tell you, you're dangerous to the rest of the world. And when I expected to be turned down, even yelled at and turned away, in it's place was respect. The man I looked up to as my boss finally respected me and even found a way to give me what I had asked for. Did I mention I love Rossignol? Yes, I do. But more so, at least today I love myself for jumping.
Realizing your worth is dangerously good
Comment on this Post Today was a huge day, one I will remember for a long time, hopefully forever.
I didn't stomp any sick cliffs. I didn't win anything, actuallyy I didn't even ski. Today I learned to sit quietly, breathe, listen to what my insides told me and jump without moving. It may sound small or disappointing, but I finally decided what I truly wanted in my career. I put everything on paper and asked for it, finally willing to walk away from everything I had done up until that point because I had a goal and I was going to get there with or without the help I was comfortable getting.
Yep, that's it, I negotiated for myself and how profound it was. Not because of the outcome but because of the process. Because no matter what happened next I had grown and learned and followed through with one of the scariest moments I have known up to this point in my quarter century alive, and it was even more rewarding than what came next.
I finally realized what I wanted and wasn't willing to take less, and once you realize your value, let me tell you, you're dangerous to the rest of the world. And when I expected to be turned down, even yelled at and turned away, in it's place was respect. The man I looked up to as my boss finally respected me and even found a way to give me what I had asked for. Did I mention I love Rossignol? Yes, I do. But more so, at least today I love myself for jumping.
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