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It's an even more important skill in terms of career moves. I went from college instructor to internal corporate development consultant in one unexpected jump. And from a staff position to line management in another.
I was moving in one direction at good speed before I made the jump and moving in a new one, just as fast, once I landed--without ever stopping to figure out where to place my feet, how to angle the leap, etc. I just said, "Okay. I can do that." And off the new train went with me on it.
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Just knowing you need to move fast isn't enough though. You need to practice doing it. Otherwise, you won't be ready when you need to be.
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Let's not do that.
But let's not jump onto every train that comes along either.
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A key piece of keeping excitement and newness in your life is being able to jump at opportunities--often without time to assess them thoroughly beforehand. Doing that requires you to let go of control of the pace of your life. At least once in a while. Yes, stop and smell the roses. Appreciate the connection with your canine buddy when you pet the dog.
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