Welcome to Episode 12 of Work You Love!
Today, I’m tackling a great question from Rick about why it’s the wrong move to overly-attach to one particular outcome when you want more professional success and reward.
Rick asks:
“Kathy – I’ve heard you speak about the idea that “attaching to a specific outcome” is the wrong approach. But I’m at a point as a Director in branding and communications where I feel I’m ready to be a VP and earn significantly more than I am right now, and definitely want to pursue that. How is attaching to that outcome not a good idea?”
Terrific question! Here’s my take:
The key takeaways from today’s video are:
1. “Attaching” means you’re looking at one particular outcome to solve all your problems.
2. Figure what you want, then what you REALLY want.
3. Uncover what’s in the way of what you want, and how are you a part of the obstacle or impediment.
4. Be very open and flexible to new ways that you can create, build and achieve what you desire.
Today’s tweetable:
Don’t attach to one outcome as a way out of your pain. Identify what you REALLY want, and open the doors for that experience. @kathycaprino
Click to tweet: http://ctt.ec/aUzuf
I hope that’s helpful!
Enjoy your week, and wishing you many happy breakthroughs.
Kathy
Thanks, Margret! I’m so glad to hear that this message got through, and you can now start to focus on what you REALLY want! That’s music to my ears. All best wishes pursuing what will make you the most happy (and bring you the most success and fulfillment).
I felt like your message was spoken just for me. Thank you for your messages. They really make me think about what I really want for the remainder of my career and have helped me make some important decisions.
I’m so glad this video spoke to you personally and the material helped you sort out some important decisions. The most important takeaway is to identify what you REALLY, deeply want, and not to be distracted by outer “success” measures like title and money, when in fact, what you want is much, much more. Thanks and all best!
The thing that resonated with me on listening to that video was the passing reference to shaping the strategic direction of an organisation I care about. That’s the thing I really want! now finding the organisation and the ways 🙂 Thanks. this one is helpful…