
…the week away confirmed the importance of momentum in making a career break. Allowing myself to get sucked back in almost laid waste to the mental architecture I’ve built up in the last nine months. But it still stands, and there’s no clearer sign I’m on the right path…

There are many moments in life when you know a change is needed, but the course of action is unclear. Without a little courage and a dash of serendipity, it’s how we end up with useless degrees, unfulfilling jobs, and dead-end relationships. And a great big stash of regret down the road…
…jobs share a lot in common with relationships. It’s hard finding the right one, getting out can be messy, and it’s really easy to settle on what you’ve got…