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Scenario

Why we choose safety over dreams in career decisions

I keep putting off applying for jobs that actually interest me and instead apply to safe ones I know I'll hate, telling myself I'll take risks later but later never comes.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The familiar prison of mediocrity feels safer than the uncertain territory of authentic ambition.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Risk-taking — philosophy and psychology?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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