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What Are Your Growth Options When You Feel Like You’re at the Top?

Growth
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When you’ve reached the top of your career, what comes next? When it feels like you’ve done it all, figuring out a next step or new challenge can be frustrating, and it often requires stepping outside your comfort zone. This week, we discuss how to process the pressure of success and the importance of finding new challenges.

In this episode, we dive into the dilemma of reaching the top and wondering, "Am I done yet?" Spoiler alert: not quite. We explore that feeling of having climbed the career ladder, only to find the horizon still stretching far and wide. When you’ve hit your goals and the view from the top is fantastic, what’s next?

We discuss the signs of burnout, the pressure that comes with success, and how to keep moving forward. Whether it's learning something new, mentoring others, or taking on a fresh challenge, there’s always another peak to summit. So, what’s your next move?

Rosé Sangria

Rosé Sangria

Wine
Photo of a wine glass filled with light pink liquid, with strawberry slices and a lemon slice floating on top.
Rosé Sangria is a refreshing and fruity cocktail that captures the essence of summer. Made with a bottle of chilled rosé wine and a splash of pamplemousse liqueur, this drink is infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries, sliced strawberries, and zesty lemon rounds. After chilling for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld, it's topped off with a splash of club soda for a light, bubbly finish. Perfect for sharing, this sangria is a delightful choice for warm-weather gatherings or a relaxing afternoon.

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle rosé wine, chilled
  • 4 ounces pamplemousse liqueur (such as Giffard)
  • 3/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 lemon, cut into thin rounds
  • Club soda, chilled, to top

Preparation

  1. Add the wine, pamplemousse liqueur, raspberries, strawberries and lemon rounds into a pitcher and stir to combine.
  2. Chill for up to 4 hours.
  3. Divide between 4 to 6 wine goblets and top each with club soda.

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