Imagine the Possibilities: How to Break Ties That Hinder Our Potential

Often times people find themselves in a place where they feel trapped or stagnant in their lives. It can be trapped in a job or in a relationship and making a change may not always be the easiest thing to do. Because we are human, we find ourselves in situations where it is hard to leave or change because we are connected to people, systems or organizations. 

In this episode of Programming Leadership, Jessica Kerr joins me to talk about the complex topic of moving out of stagnation and into new possibilities.  We also cover some mechanisms for people to implement who want to make a change in their lives when it seems almost impossible to do so. 

Show Notes

• People are connected in many systems and because of those bonds it’s hard to break them and make changes. 
• In order to make a change you first have to imagine yourself doing something different or get others to help you make those changes.
• If you are feeling trapped in your work, conduct some what-if scenarios but don’t impulsively act on those scenarios without first examining how you feel about them.
• Don’t picture going somewhere new when you are doing what-if scenarios, better yet picture arriving at your new destination. 
• Take little steps that can open up new opportunities like blogging or joining a new organization. 
• It’s okay to want something new for yourself. 

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