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Godwin Erite Senior Project Executive @ FieldConnect
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In Career and Jobs • 2 min read • Jul 03, 2024 01:26a.m.
A Winner's Nightmare
<p>When you excel at something, you've just found yourself in a very complex and difficult situation.</p><p>When you get that pat on the shoulder and that handshake (saying "Well done, you did a fantastic job"), all hell is about to break loose. You can now run for your life because everyone sees you as a "superhuman" or "demigod." That, my friend, is the beginning of a new era for you.</p><p>Make no mistake, you are about to crash soon or become a master of the art of managing expectations or not giving a f**k.</p><p>Do not panic. There’s always a way out. It’s simple: start building support systems. The most important thing is to get rid of the noise in your head giving you the "I can do it alone" mentality when you need help, even if it’s just a tiny bit of help.</p><p>Your support system should be made up of a few people, both male and female, it's all up to you, from all walks of life. Nobody has it all, and a lot of times from nonsense comes sense. You never know where that sense lies, especially if you’re in the marketing space. The support system balance should cut across career, physical, and spiritual/mental aspects of life. You need people who can listen.</p><p>These people will be your crew on this sail you’re about to embark on. They will help determine if you sink or are successful in reaching the other side. Make no mistake, the sea will be rough, but the best sailors always find their way to shore.</p><p>Are you ready to navigate into the storm with the knowledge of how troublesome the waters can be? With courage, support, and resilience, you will sail through the toughest storms.&nbsp;</p><p>Remember, the roughest seas produce the most skilled sailors.</p><p>Embrace the challenge, stay the course, and you'll find your way to calm waters.</p>
A Winner's Nightmare
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