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🔥 The Formula to Create a Win

I recently started babysitting. Not exactly the career move I had envisioned at this stage, especially with all the experience I've accumulated in my professional life. But here's what I realized: while I’ve been building communities through my consultancy—creating spaces where ideas spread, where change happens—I haven’t seen that "hockey stick" growth I thought would come 6 or 7 months into this work. The process is slower than expected. And yes, I'm growing those communities, brick by brick, client by client, but something inside me craved immediate gratification. I needed a win.

So, I stepped away from my laptop. And there I was, watching this curious, brilliant almost 2-year-old explore the world with wide eyes. Discovering the magic of crinkling leaves, the thrill of Hot Wheels zooming down a slide. The joy in his face was palpable—pure, unfiltered wonder. And here I was, not only observing it but facilitating it. I showed him how leaves make sound when they crumble in your hand, how gravity helps those little cars go faster or slower. And in return, I got something I didn't even realize I needed: momentum.

For that toddler, the wins were instant. He sees the cause and effect, the joy in discovery. And for me? It was like injecting a shot of certainty, of progress. I needed that reminder that sometimes, even small victories matter. Even when they’re for a 2-year-old, they’re still wins. And funny enough, that momentum is now translating into my work.

So, here’s my question for you: What’s something you can do that’s outside your usual playbook, that could add momentum to your life? Ask your network, your closest friends—or maybe just ask your journal. What do you need right now? For me, I realized I needed wins. And even if those wins were as simple as making a toddler smile, they still count. And if you let it, that momentum? It can ripple into every other part of your life.

Are you ready to find yours?

Guide yourself through a self-audit process to help identify your wins and build momentum in your career. Use the following steps:

Self-Reflection: Reflect on your recent achievements and how these align with your career aspirations.
Identify Wins: List specific successes, no matter how small, and consider the steps that led to these outcomes.
Analyze Growth: Evaluate the skills and knowledge you have acquired over recent months.
Set Goals: Establish short-term and long-term career goals based on your recent achievements.
Create an Action Plan: Outline actionable next steps to leverage your wins into career momentum.
Visualize Success: Visualize your future success and the impact of your growth on your career.
Use positive and motivating language to empower yourself, and include examples where possible to illustrate each point.

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