Some people are ‘natural leaders’. They seem to do everything easily, are charismatic and so on. As you’ve read my words, I feel sure that some will seem to you to be blindingly obvious. But if there have been lightbulb moments, then know that you’re not alone. There is a whole spectrum of capabilities, spread across a very broad set of people, and each of us is somewhere on it. So, understand that you are valuable, and that you have a natural position in the world. If you can be happy with your life, then you’ve succeeded more than you probably know. And remember, not everyone can be on top of the pile. If you don’t relish climbing a greasy pole, then it’s okay to opt out.
I’ve realised that skill-sets are neither fixed, nor defining. You can always learn new skills, and you don’t have to be logical in your direction. If you find through accident that you really enjoy something, then just maybe that something is what you need to be doing. Just take your time to understand what you really think and feel. Hobbies can become careers and interests can become hobbies. Beware though, having a keen interest in something may not mean that you should do it for a living. We need non-work interests, don’t we? Well, I do.
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