If you planted a seed but never watered it, would you expect it to grow? Of course not. Yet, that’s exactly what so many professionals do with their careers.
If you planted a seed but never watered it, would you expect it to grow? Of course not. Yet, that’s exactly what so many professionals do with their careers.
They start strong...a new role, a spark of ambition, a few bold goals - but then they stop watering the network and stop feeding the purpose that got them started.
The truth is, career success is less about what happens to you and more about what you nurture within you.
In my years coaching professionals, one pattern stands out. The people who thrive - not just survive - share three common threads: autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
When these three align, something powerful happens: you stop working for your career and start working through it - as a vehicle for growth, contribution, and meaning.
Take yourself for a coffee, grab a notebook and start planning .
The most successful people I’ve met (across every industry) have one thing in common: they water their network.
They stay curious. They ask better questions. They add value before asking for it. They show up consistently, even when it’s inconvenient.
Because your network isn’t just a list of contacts, it’s your living ecosystem. The more you pour into it, the more it returns to you.
So ask yourself: When was the last time you reached out to someone not because you needed something, but because you wanted to give something?
Growth always requires intention.
At Careerships, we believe every professional has the potential to design a career that blends ambition with authenticity. A career that isn’t just successful on paper, but significant in purpose.
Because here’s the truth, your career is not your job; it’s your story. And every great story starts when someone decides to grow.
So this week, take one step: water your network and reconnect with your purpose. Remember, autonomy, mastery, and purpose thrive when you also give yourself permission to rest, whether that’s a walk in nature, a moment of stillness, or a well-earned vacation to recharge.
The best version of you is waiting - not in the next opportunity, but in the next action.
Want to make sure your next moves are in place?
Reach out to me, and let’s ensure your career continues to progress.
Book in via info@careerships.com for a free 30-minute Zoom call to learn how we’ll clear your path to success.
Richard
CEO & Career Coach | Careerships
Careerships help professionals across 31 countries make substantial changes in their careers and lives.
Using our unique blend of international experience, passion, AI, commitment, and an ability to understand how to progress, we have maintained our 100% success record for our client partners, and it is our mission to keep this intact.
