tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post5430428616828050672..comments2024-03-23T16:56:51.852-07:00Comments on Execupundit.com: Career Pattern: Drivers with Brakes OnUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post-25063405386881166212007-11-28T17:33:00.000-07:002007-11-28T17:33:00.000-07:00Pawnking,It's extremely common. I can't tell you h...Pawnking,<BR/><BR/>It's extremely common. I can't tell you how often executives and managers have told me that they believe they "lucked into" their jobs. These are people who are seen by others as confident power brokers. Their ability is unquestionable.<BR/><BR/>One item: The most dangerous stage is when you are close to achieving your goal. That's when two things may occur: You may let down your guard and you may fall prey to the feelings of self-doubt.<BR/><BR/>Being aware of the problem is a major step. The odds of your avoiding the problem in the future have just increased.Michael Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762773757535724585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20242261.post-78225708202803938822007-11-28T07:50:00.000-07:002007-11-28T07:50:00.000-07:00My problem in a nutshell. My career would be far ...My problem in a nutshell. My career would be far more advanced than it is if I had not allowed myself to waiver when nearing the finish line. It seems that when that which I have strived for so long is near, I am beset by doubts of if I really want it. Twice (at least) in my life I have stopped just short and basically had to start all over again.<BR/><BR/>I have learned that's when it's most important to bear down and not let all of your previous efforts be in vain. You speak truly when you point out part of the solution in being self aware enough to know it is a problem. <BR/>Life is a constant struggle to: <BR/><BR/>Know thyself.<BR/>Improve thyself.<BR/>Re-learn thyself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com