Scott Taylor, MBA's Linkedin Analytics

For years, I told myself I didn’t have the “right stuff.” → Not confident enough. → Not polished enough. → Not the kind of person people bet on. I figured some people were just built for success — and I wasn’t one of them. That wasn’t the truth. That was a belief I borrowed from somewhere else. Maybe from a bad manager. A teacher who underestimated me. Or a moment I messed up and never moved past. Limiting beliefs don’t show up as facts. They show up as fear. Want to grow? → Challenge the belief. → Prove it wrong. → Give yourself evidence you’ve never had before. What’s the worst that could happen? You stay where you are? You’ve already done that. Might as well TRY.

Your job is what you do. Not who you are. → You can be let go tomorrow. → You can be replaced in a reorg. → You can be forgotten after the all-hands. I know because I've been there. So stop tying your identity to your email signature. Your degree. The school you went to. Or the corner office you hold. It's not to say we can't have jobs and appreciate all they offer. And it's not to say we can't enjoy your companies and our colleagues. But we must always remember. You were someone before the job. You’ll be someone after it, too. ✌️

You’d never guess what the most successful people have in common… They were just like you. Were once lost, broke, scared, or doubting themselves. But they kept going. They asked for help. They believed in a future they couldn’t see. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the next step.

So much of our life is spent trying to be seen. We want to feel worthy. We want to feel enough. We want to feel valued. But real fulfillment doesn’t come from just being seen. It comes from seeing yourself clearly. From knowing what you bring. From honoring what lights you up. From becoming who you were meant to be—without apology. You don’t have to perform. Just be real. That’s more than enough.

I’ve lost jobs. Lost interviews. Lost promotion. Been let go. And ghosted. At the time, I thought it was my fault. → Not smart enough. → Not liked enough. → Not good enough. But here’s the truth no one tells you: → You can be great at your job and still lose it. → You can be in the wrong place and not realize it until it's over. That doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. → It means you’re being pushed into alignment. A place where you don’t just survive—you thrive. Find that place for you. And if you haven't found it yet, keep trying. It's out there.

Too many of us are stuck waiting for the perfect plan. But here’s the truth: One imperfect step beats a perfect plan that never gets executed. You don’t need to map out the next 10 miles. Take the step. See what happens. Adjust. Repeat. Every step gives you more data. ✌️

I used to think asking for help was a weakness. Two years ago, I was in a tough spot. → No job. → No clear path. → Just a lot of questions and self-doubt. On a whim, I signed up for a coaching program. Honestly? It changed everything. I finally realized—asking for help isn’t a weakness. It’s a power move. For years, I tried to carry the weight alone. Tried to prove I could figure it out myself. But here’s what I’ve learned: Nobody does it alone. Every high performer I know: → Has a coach. → Has mentors. → Has a support system. Growth isn’t a solo sport. It’s a team effort. Surround yourself with good people. And good opportunities will find you. ✌️

Bad day? Rough week? Messy month? Cool. I get it. I've been there and I have empathy. So let's start again by asking better questions: → What fires you up? → What are you damn good at? → Who needs it? Don’t just talk about it. Move on it.