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Take control: Focus on what you CAN change in your career

Focus your energy on the right things

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Violeta Hryhorian
February 06, 2025

Hi friend, your career might be full of uncertainties - company decisions, industry shifts, and market changes. It’s easy to feel stuck or frustrated. But true career success comes from focusing on what you can control.

Let’s break it down:

🔴 What You Cannot Control (Let Go of These)

  • Company decisions & restructuring

  • Economic downturns & market shifts

  • Industry changes & competitor actions

  • Other people’s opinions & perceptions

  • The past & missed opportunities

🟢 What You Can Control (Where to Focus Your Energy)

  • Your skills & knowledge – Stay ahead by continuously learning. Take online courses, attend industry events, read books, and seek mentorship.

  • Your personal brand – Position yourself as an authority in your field. Update your LinkedIn profile, share valuable insights, and showcase your expertise.

  • Your work ethic – Show up, be consistent, and deliver results. Stay disciplined, set clear goals, and maintain a strong work ethic that sets you apart.

  • Your network – Build meaningful professional relationships. Attend networking events, engage with industry leaders, and nurture connections.

  • Your response to challenges – Adapt, learn, and grow. When faced with obstacles, focus on problem-solving, resilience, and maintaining a positive mindset.

  • Your career choices – Take ownership of your path. Set clear career goals, seek new opportunities, and make intentional choices that align with your aspirations.

Instead of worrying about external forces, focus on what’s within your influence. The most successful professionals take proactive steps to improve themselves and create new opportunities.

Action Steps:

  1. Pick one skill you want to improve this month and commit to learning it.

  2. Optimize your personal brand by updating your LinkedIn profile or portfolio.

  3. Expand your network by reaching out to 10 new professional connections each week. 2 per day.

  4. Develop a resilient mindset by reflecting on past challenges and how you overcame them.

  5. Set a clear career goal and create an action plan to achieve it. Set a deadline.

  6. Join the CareerBootcamp to get it all done on Feb 22&23 with me ❤️ 

By directing your energy toward what you can control, you build a resilient, fulfilling, and thriving career.

Stay empowered & keep growing!

P.S. Here is your $20 off for the bootcamp: https://stan.store/violetahryhorian/p/career-bootcamp 

With Love,

Violeta