I Thought I Wanted This: Episode 3

Psst — this is from my new show, I Thought I Wanted This. Ditch the Ick grew up. I Thought I Wanted This is about what happens when the life you planned and the life you actually want stop being the same thing: careers, relationships, money, moving across the world and changing your mind out loud. There’ll still be the occasional dating story, but mostly it’s honest conversations with women who’ve been there (or are in the messy middle right now). If you liked hanging out here, come find us. Follow along on Instagram: @ithoughtiwantedthis. ----------------------------------- Do you actually like the work, or do you just like being good at it? If you were the gifted kid, the eldest daughter or the one who always gets voluntold, this one’s for you. We dig into how being good at something turns into an identity you never asked for, and why praise and promotions can keep you in a role you don’t enjoy. We also talk about how to tell the difference between liking the work and liking the recognition that comes with it. In this episode: How “the responsible one” becomes who you are, not just what you do Liking the work vs. liking the praise, money or security Would you still do it if you were only mediocre at it? Why the job you’re good at can pay for the space to experiment This week’s exercise: make three lists (good at and like, good at but don’t like, not good at yet but curious) Connect with us: Apply to be a guest: https://forms.gle/aumPddFB33yvBUxB6 Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ithoughtiwantedthis / Katie: @ladykatieabroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices