Alexander, there is something beautifully honest about this.
Sometimes we don't leave because something went wrong. We leave because something inside us is telling us it is time for the next chapter. I especially appreciated that distinction in your words.
“It's time to go West. It's time to go home. It's time to see my wife. It's time to get back to writing. It's time to start the engine.”
There is a lot of wisdom in knowing when it is simply time to move.
And perhaps the best part of a new chapter is that you don't have to know exactly where the road leads before you begin driving. Sometimes knowing what you are moving toward is enough.
Welcome back to the saddle, my friend. I’m glad you’re writing again—and I’m looking forward to seeing where this next chapter takes you.
“Once I figure out how to write about it” may be my favorite line here. We often feel pressure to explain a transition while we are still standing inside it, as though every ending needs an immediate lesson attached. Sometimes going home, returning to the people and practices that ground us, and allowing the meaning to emerge later is the wiser way to begin again. Looking forward to seeing where the writing goes.
Career transitions are strange because everyone wants the answer to ‘what’s next?’ before you’ve had time to decide what you actually want next. I’ve started to think a period of deliberate ambiguity can be useful. Separate the need for income, identity and momentum, then decide which of those the next move actually needs to solve.
There were a few times there, in the last few months, that the actions of the admin seemed to line up with; This is what Alex Campbell would’ve done… 😏 (govt services seems to hint at something related to that…)
Glad to have thinkers and tacticians like you on our team Alex. God Bless America 🇺🇸
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Alexander, there is something beautifully honest about this.
Sometimes we don't leave because something went wrong. We leave because something inside us is telling us it is time for the next chapter. I especially appreciated that distinction in your words.
“It's time to go West. It's time to go home. It's time to see my wife. It's time to get back to writing. It's time to start the engine.”
There is a lot of wisdom in knowing when it is simply time to move.
And perhaps the best part of a new chapter is that you don't have to know exactly where the road leads before you begin driving. Sometimes knowing what you are moving toward is enough.
Welcome back to the saddle, my friend. I’m glad you’re writing again—and I’m looking forward to seeing where this next chapter takes you.
"Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I've been looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
I got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and running wild
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back" AC/DC
Welcome back!!
Pretty cryptic Alexander. It may be very interesting for you to enlighten us WTH was going on IF it's not secret squirrel stuff!
As an American, I don't feel particularly proud at the moment, but I will take your word for it that apparently you were in the company of good ones.
Own quality while capital climbs back into the saddle.
“Once I figure out how to write about it” may be my favorite line here. We often feel pressure to explain a transition while we are still standing inside it, as though every ending needs an immediate lesson attached. Sometimes going home, returning to the people and practices that ground us, and allowing the meaning to emerge later is the wiser way to begin again. Looking forward to seeing where the writing goes.
Career transitions are strange because everyone wants the answer to ‘what’s next?’ before you’ve had time to decide what you actually want next. I’ve started to think a period of deliberate ambiguity can be useful. Separate the need for income, identity and momentum, then decide which of those the next move actually needs to solve.
I knew it! “Last day in government service.” Good for you and us
king
So the war's over?
Welcome back King
Good stuff. Don't stress.
West is the best.
Excited to hear you are back.
There were a few times there, in the last few months, that the actions of the admin seemed to line up with; This is what Alex Campbell would’ve done… 😏 (govt services seems to hint at something related to that…)
Glad to have thinkers and tacticians like you on our team Alex. God Bless America 🇺🇸