Comments on: Words of wisdom from Andrea Jung, Avon’s CEO

By: Caryn

Caryn — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:04:20 +0000

Great way to take Andrea Jung’s story and condense it down to a few, very important key points. I can relate to every part of this story, from doing the “practical” thing out of college to the need to stay put and learn what you can. After many, many years, I did make the leap from career adjustments and promotions to a very different career. Even though I was often frustrated along the way, I believe I learned skills that are invaluable to me now. Time spent learning, growing, and making mistakes is never wasted. Thanks, Carly!
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By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:23:27 +0000

My favourite is “Bloom where you’re planted”. My yoga teacher once said that to me about the time in her life when she had young kids and couldn’t travel or do “big” things. It gives me so much courage to make the most of where I am at the moment, rather than hungering to be somewhere else that I can’t be because of other choices I’ve made.

And now that same teacher is beyond her child-raising years and in India for the sixth time for half the year. I will be blooming elsewhere later, but right now I’m happy making the most of right here and now.
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By: Philip Bolton

Philip Bolton — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:41:02 +0000

I’m going to fire myself today and rehire myself on Monday. That will give me a whole new perspective on my business. Great advice from a visionary leader – thanks for sharing Carly!

Phil
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By: Carly

Carly — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:31:29 +0000

Thanks Cathy! I love your story and I couldn’t have said it better myself. I too stepped off the corporate ladder to pursue my own business and am loving every minute. Not only do I find greater fulfillment and meaning in my work but I now have the time to enjoy my family, friends and fill my life with experiences I’ll remember for a lifetime.

By: Cathy Keates

Cathy Keates — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:21:01 +0000

I love it when someone can put big ideas into simple phrases. “Follow your compass not your clock” really resonates with me. A few years ago I realized (along with my partner) that our family life and lifestyle were not what we wanted them to be. We decided to move to be closer to family, and to be in a smaller city. This meant leaving that “upwardly mobile job with a pension plan” that I was in and heading into uncertainty. So many people have said “wow, that was so brave!” and “how did you do that?” It really didn’t feel brave to me – just right. I’ve been loving my patchwork career combing writing, career counselling, project coordination, training, plus walking my son to the school bus in the mornings.I have found that the clock is very tempting to follow, but the compass is more rewarding. Thanks!