Mid-career reinvention is less about a clear path forward and more about the thrill and discomfort of mining for hidden treasures in the depths of the unknown.
Here’s 10 reasons the ‘messy middle’ stage of reinvention is like mining for gold in the dark 👇
1. Being prepared to be contrarian (and look silly) by prospecting in new frontiers
2. Prospecting methodically and not letting a rush to the prize spoil the process
3. Developing mental resilience to absorb the worry of running out of resources
4. Enduring the gruelling work of trial and error involved in digging in darkness
5. Finding the toughness and conviction to lean into and stick to a new identity
6. Maintaining optimism as you continue exploring in voluntary discomfort
7. Finding new reserves of inner strength on what is often a lonely path
8. Needing huge patience, trust and conviction that you’ll strike gold
9. Learning to see and trust serendipity that leads to hidden treasure
10. Understanding the fruitful and fertile nature of the darkness
I feel privileged to go on this exhilarating internal and external journey of reinvention, however the discomfort and darkness of the adventure is not obvious until you live it. If you are preparing for, embarking on or have come out of the other side of a similar journey I’d love to hear from you 🤝🙏🏻