I find this quote genuinely powerful. Not in an abstract, motivational-poster kind of way — but because I've lived it. If you're new here, I talk a lot about careers, purpose, and the moment people finally figure out the work they were meant to do. This quote sits right at the heart of that.

Sometimes we get so entangled in our career change challenges that we can't see a way forward. If you walk away with nothing else from reading this, I want you to know: everything is solvable, and there are multiple paths to resolution. Taking a different approach when facing a seemingly unsolvable career situation is one of the most underrated moves you can make. I wanted to cover this after a conversation with one of my coaching clients this week. She was thanking me for h

I fell into this trap. For years, my identity was so intertwined with my work that I genuinely believed I was living. In reality, I was giving myself completely away — to my work, my team, my projects, my organisation. I gave up my happiness, my health, and time with my family... and I did it willingly. Nobody forced my hand. I handed it over, piece by piece, because it felt like what a good professional was supposed to do. That's when my "workquake" happened.

By focusing on the problem before jumping to solutions, you can navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence.