Unfolding you.

I’ll be honest: I know there’s no such thing as a perfect job. I know that no single role will magically make life feel completely fulfilled. Yet, I still feel that tug—the little voice that says, “Maybe if I just find the right position or hit the next milestone, everything will fall into place.”

As someone who’s navigated the huge goal of finishing a doctorate and is now looking to the next horizon, I’ve realized that the pull toward a “perfect” role is more of a myth than reality. But it’s a myth that’s easy to believe in, especially when you’re striving for big things.

What I’m learning—and what I want to share—is that the real journey isn’t about landing a flawless job. It’s about discovering that who you are is bigger than any title and that your sense of meaning can grow in the in-between moments. In fact, living your values and even figuring out what they are is the beginning of a new kind of journey. It’s a process that takes time, patience, and a willingness to embrace a bit of uncertainty.

So here’s my question for you: What if the real magic lies not in finding a perfect job, but in embracing who you are and what you value, even before you get there—and allowing that to be its own unfolding journey?