67. SA Quick Tip! On Don’t Know? Get Into Action with Kathy Oneto
Overview
In this Sustainable Ambition (SA) Quick Tip, host Kathy Oneto offers an antidote to not knowing what you want to do. When you don’t know, get into action.
Kathy shares how one of the most common phrases she hears from coaching clients and those in a career inflection point is, ”I don't know what I want to do!” It’s usually said with angst and frustration. She found the same having done research with those who made career transitions; they often start the process in a state of not knowing. If you are in a career or life transition and find yourself saying the same thing, this quick tip is for you.
Putting this quick tip into action requires just that. Action. Listen in for more.
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Today’s Quick Tip: What To Do If You Don’t Know?
If you don’t know, it’s time to get into action.
How? 1. First get quiet to hear yourself. 2. Next, consider the possibilities? 3. Third, go test things out. Get into action and learn what feels good and doesn’t feel good. 4. Fourth, pay attention. What are you learning? What starts to take shape as you take action? What are you drawn to? What didn’t fit?
Kathy shares this Adam Grant quote as inspiration: “Uncertainty is hope disguised as dread. The best antidote to anxiety isn't calm, it isn't distraction, it is action.”
So get into action!
What’s next: Commit to one action you'll take in the next week to explore a new path.
An exciting announcement! My new book, My Little Book of Curiosity. Yay!
Resources Mentioned
E11. On Finding Career Clarity & Permission with Lisa Lewis Miller: https://sustainableambition.com/sapodcast/11
E13. On Uncertainty & Living in Not Knowing: https://sustainableambition.com/sapodcast/13
A Guide to Living in Not Knowing, 15 Lessons to Survive and Thrive during Uncertainty & Growth Stages: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/a-guide-to-living-in-not-knowing/
Kathy’s new book, My Little Book of Curiosity. Learn more! https://sustainableambition.com/books/#curiosity
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67. SA Quick Tip! On Don’t Know? Get Into Action with Kathy Oneto
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