5. Am I doing post-grad correctly? And insecurities all young professionals encounter their first year on the job
Your Roaring 20s
English - April 23, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBusiness Society & Culture professional young business work Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The theme of post-grad life is: am I doing this right? Everyone feels uncertain during this time, but no one talks about it. Today's episode covers how young professionals can move past common insecurities.
Nice teachers would answer "am I doing this right" during a test (0:00). Common insecurities young professionals encounter include being the youngest in the workplace, will people think I'm dumb, and have I done enough (4:19). The deeper insecurity is how will other people perceive me (17:36)? Insecurity paradox: Can we limit anxiety while still reaping its performance benefits (22:00)? The Point: We can be fueled by commitment to doing our best everyday and choosing different metrics for success (24:40). Thinking is good, doing is better: Reframe negative thoughts (32:18).