3 Reasons Resistance is Your Friend

No one likes career obstacles and challenges, whether it's a toxic boss, the repeated rejections in a long-haul job search, or feeling stuck in a job that no longer serves you.?

I frequently hear these defining complaints as evidence of something that's gone terribly wrong.?

But what if there were another way to look at it??

What is these things weren't happening TO you, but rather FOR you?

I'd like to propose 3 reasons that resistance is actually your friend.?

If you've been reading my posts or newsletters, or worked with me in person (whether physically or virtually), you've probably heard me talk about my strength training journey.? My apologies if this has gotten old, but it continues to bless me with not only greater muscle strength, but with many life applications!??

Lifting heavy weights increases muscle mass, strength, neural adaptations and endurance.? Without the stress or pressure of resistance, you won't gain strength.?

I want you to think about whatever challenges you're up against as a new weight you're training to lift.? With that in mind, here are 3 reasons those challenges are FOR YOUR GOOD.

1.? Resistance prepares you to play bigger.??

"I need to get away from this toxic VP.? She?undermines my leadership, isn't giving me a chance to prove myself, and she's making my life miserable."? As Maria recanted all the reasons why this boss made it imperative that she find a new job, I wondered if this circumstance wasn’t the exact training ground Marie needed to become the type of leader she told me she wanted to be.

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Burnout, confusion, hustling, the grind—I’ve been through them all. They left me feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. I used to think the only way to advance was to “work harder” or “work smarter,” but that got me nowhere. It took years to figure out the real path to success. Now, I dedicate my life to helping others discover it too.

That’s why I’m hosting a free webinar revealing the 6 pillars you need to unlock a meaningful, prosperous career.

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Life is short. You've got important work to do. Let's go!

Cheering you on!

Melissa, MS, CPC

www.careerplanningstudio.com

[email protected]

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