You Got What You Wanted. So, Why Does Everything Feel Harder?
The uncomfortable truth about success that nobody warns you about.
She had everything she thought she wanted. The visa. The job. The life she'd built in America.
Then one phone call changed everything.
Shwetha's story isn't what you think it is.
The Question That Reveals Everything
When the brilliant executive I was coaching got the news that her visa wouldn't be renewed, her first reaction was exactly what you'd expect: panic.
Fight mode. Save everything. Cling to what was slipping away.
But when we started asking deeper questions, the kind I teach all my clients, something shocking emerged.
She wasn't losing her career. She was losing an outdated version of herself.
And that's when everything shifted.
Why Success Often Feels Like Failure
Here's what I've discovered after coaching hundreds of executives through major transitions:
The most successful people often feel worse right after they get what they want.
Got the promotion? Now you're questioning if you're qualified. Launched the business? Now you're wondering if you should go back to your safe corporate job. Had the difficult conversation? Now things feel more uncertain than before.
Sound familiar?
The Stage Nobody Prepares You For
There's a phase of growth that business school doesn't teach you about. It's the uncomfortable space between who you used to be and who you're becoming.
I call it "the in-between."
Most leaders try to sprint through this stage. Or worse, they retreat back to what felt safe.
But here's what I've learned: The in-between is where real leaders are forged.
What Happened to Shwetha Will Surprise You
In this week's newsletter (#007), I reveal:
The unexpected discovery Shwetha made about her "perfect" life
Why she chose to let go instead of fight (and what happened next)
The exact reframe that transformed her biggest obstacle into her greatest opportunity
Where she ended up (spoiler: it's better than she ever imagined)
Plus, the simple mindset shift that helped her, and can help you, turn uncertainty into your competitive advantage.
The Secret to Thriving in Uncertainty
The leaders who don't just survive transitions but use them as launching pads for breakthrough results all share one thing:
They've learned to reframe discomfort as progress.
When everything feels uncertain, when the path isn't clear, when you're questioning whether you made the right choice, that's not failure.
That's growth happening in real time.
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Because what if the uncertainty you're feeling right now isn't a sign you're off track?
What if it's proof you're exactly where you need to be?
The complete story, and the framework that changes everything, is waiting for you.
