What would your career - or life - look like if you committed to unlocking your potential with curiosity and intention? Intention and curiosity can fuel growth, even when life feels messy or uncertain. In her memoir, Julie Powell begins a bold journey: cooking 524 recipes in 365 days from Julia Child’s iconic cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. She started her project feeling stuck in a dead-end secretarial job. Through her yearlong recipe challenge, she tapped into her curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Blogging about her journey made her one of the first food bloggers and set her on an entirely new career path as a writer.
As the year winds down, you might find yourself focusing on what’s left undone. You may ask yourself, “Did I check every box? Did I achieve everything I set out to do? It’s tempting to evaluate your year solely by these “yes or no” measures. But what if you looked at it differently? Instead of focusing solely on what’s unfinished, could you celebrate the process and recognize your shining moments—those times when you truly stepped into your best self?
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a time to pause and reflect on the people, opportunities, and experiences that have shaped your journey. Gratitude isn’t just about acknowledging what’s past – it’s about embracing the present and the possibilities ahead. This season invites you to consider how you can channel your skills, values, and passions into a life that gives back to others.
