I wanted to take us all into the weekend with these words from David Glazer, an engineering director at Google, who said in an interview with Fast Company:
"We started running a bunch of experiments. We set an operational tempo: When in doubt, do something. If you have two paths and you’re not sure which is right, take the fastest path. What’s true in physics about motion is true when you’re creating a product. It’s easier to keep moving and change course than when you’re sitting and thinking and thinking." [emphasis mine]
What a perfect advice for anyone contemplating a career change. We so often overthink things. We get perfectionist. We want to neutralize all the risks in advance. We want to get all our ducks in a row. We want to think things through just a little bit more and then still a little bit more. And then we lose the momentum - and the moment.
Sure, prepare as much as you can, but also remember that we live in an imperfect world of incomplete information. Get going, start taking steps, and you'll notice how the world rushes forward to help you on your path. As Goethe is said to have said: "Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius and power in it."
Thanks to Sam Davidson for bringing Glazer's quote to my attention. Have a great weekend everyone!
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