Quote by John W. Gardner, Personal Renewa

I've watched a lot of mid-career people, and Yogi Berra says you can observe a lot just by watching. I've concluded that most people enjoy learning and growing. And many are dearly troubled by the self-assessments of mid-career. Such self-assessments are no great problem at your age. You're young and moving up. The drama of your own rise is enough. But when you reach middle age, when your energies aren't what they used to be, then you'll begin to wonder what it all added up to; you'll begin to look for the figure in the carpet of your life. I have some simple advice for you when you begin that process. Don't be too hard on yourself. Look ahead. Someone said that Life is the art of drawing without an eraser. And above all don't imagine that the story is over. Life has a lot of chapters.

I've watched a lot of mid-career people, and Yogi Berra says

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personal growth throughout one's career. It acknowledges that while in the early stages of one's professional journey, the focus is often on progress and advancement, as individuals reach middle age and their priorities shift, they may begin to question the significance and purpose of their accomplishments. The advice given is to avoid being overly critical of oneself and instead, to look forward to the future. It reminds us that life is a continuous journey with multiple chapters, and the story is far from over.

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By John W. Gardner, Personal Renewa

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