Every Risk I Took Because I Can’t Stomach Being Mediocre
Update: 2025-09-06
Description
Most people follow a path they didn't choose, often indoctrinated into “safe” careers and borrowed definitions of a “good life.” In our rapidly changing world, safety is often just a narrative. This episode explores how breaking away from the curated path and taking specific risks transformed my life: not applying for traditional jobs, moving across the world, and investing in mentorship, along with the sacrifice and discipline these choices entailed.
0:00 : Intro
1:18 : Risk #1: Choosing Uncertainty
5:30 : Risk #2: Mentorship and the ROI
9:39 : Risk #3: Proximity
12:37 : Zooming Out
#risk-taking #mentorship #lifetransformation #careerchange #investinginoneself
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/68bc776edaab9f50782c3353
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