Welcome to the third episode in this mini-series on the “Earning It” Mindset.

Today is all about how this mindset has served us in our careers.

That's right! The "earning it" mindset has served us quite well throughout our lives and it's time to give credit where it's due.

Before I dive in, I want you to understand that most behaviors and mindsets that we have tend to serve us in some capacity. If they didn’t, we would have already gotten rid of them by now.

So when it comes to the “earning it” mindset, know that it has absolutely served you in your career. 

Our parents were not wrong when they taught us to work hard, give a little extra, etc.  It worked for them, their parents, etc.  So of course it’s going to work for us.

Putting in the hard work helped you earn the degree, get the amazing job you stepped into after college, and help you earn your promotions, pay raises, bonuses, etc.

This is why as we have been talking through this mindset you may have felt a little bit of confusion. "Is this mindset one that is good for me or bad?"

Know this, it has served you. 

Recognize it.  Celebrate it.  Appreciate your parents or family who taught you to work hard and put in the effort that generates the results you want to see in your life.  They have helped you succeed.

This is the positive edge of this double-edged sword that is this mindset.

It is a prime example of a value or belief that has served you in the past or may even continue to serve you in life.  Yet we have to realize that it won’t serve us in all parts of our lives.

This is the distinction we must make here. 

Has it served us? 

Yes. 

Will it serve us in all parts of our careers?

The answer is no.

Next week we will dive into the areas of your career where the “earning it” mindset will hold you back from professional success.

Questions or comments?

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Be Legendary.