What can you pass down?

Last week when we were celebrating my birthday, Sean, Lindsay's husband asked me a question that made me pause and reflect a little.

His question was,"After 34 years of work, is there anything that you learned that you could pass down to others that could help them in their occupational journey?" You can see that I am paraphrasing a little here, but that is essentially the question.

It took me a moment to figure it out an answer. My answer was this:

Throughout your professional career you are looked upon for your professional advice. Throughout the beginning of the career you think that you are somewhat unsure of what you are doing. At the end of the your career you do not have these doubts. Professionally you are more self assured in your decisions. If you can lengthen the time that you felt professionally self assured you would fell more comfortable with your job.

That was my advice to Sean. Also, remember that not every pause in a conversation needs to be filled.

Best wishes to you and all of yours
Pat