“Your career will change in ways you don’t expect, whether because of a mentor, a matter, an opportunity you weren’t looking for. Some of those shifts will feel uncomfortable. Do them anyway. Advocate for yourself and what you want—that part I’d keep. But don’t let the plan become a box. Knowing exactly where you want to go sounds like a strength, and sometimes it is. Other times it’s just rigidity, and rigidity closes doors.”
“Your career will change in ways you don’t expect, whether because of a mentor, a matter, an opportunity you weren’t looking for. Some of those shifts will feel uncomfortable. Do them anyway. Advocate for yourself and what you want—that part I’d keep. But don’t let the plan become a box. Knowing exactly where you want to go sounds like a strength, and sometimes it is. Other times it’s just rigidity, and rigidity closes doors.”
