One of the quiet joys in life is watching the careers of people around you unfold.
For a long time, you really have no idea what game someone’s playing.
But then moves start making sense.
You see someone step into a role that lights them up.
Or solve a problem in a way that leaves a mark.
Or build something that reflects exactly who they are.
It can be a bit like a high school reunion.
Each reunion you look around and realise just how differently everyone’s lives have played out.
And yes, that can make you question yourself if you lean into comparison.
But the trick is not to give into jealousy.
Because every career is unique.
You can’t swap paths with someone, even if you wanted to.
Instead of comparing, try being curious.
Ask yourself what you can learn from the way someone shows up in their work.
And when they hit a milestone, let it be something you celebrate too.
Not because you wish it was yours, but because it’s great to see someone win at something that truly matters to them.
And do you want to know the coolest thing?
Your own career is still evolving.
There are directions it will take that you can’t see yet.
And there are milestones you’ll achieve later which will put what you’re doing now in perspective.
It’s just fun to think that people don’t really know what game you’ve been playing too.
But they will.
So keep watching and keep celebrating (especially with your own career).