Stories we are told

Inspired by Carl Jung’s work that helped define the human ethos through his ‘Map of the Soul’, I present 10 perennial lessons that delve into my own learnings from a decade. No matter how old you are or where you’re at, these lessons will help you navigate your own map of the soul to live a happier and more fulfilling life.

Too often we’re bombarded with glamorised one-hit wonders and ‘overnight’ successes — the uber-intelligent college dropout who founded a unicorn startup, the before and after photos of an influencer’s toned physique, or the prince charming who sweeps the unexpecting lead off her feet.

With a global pandemic, imminent economic downturn, and what feels like an irrevocable change to our personal freedom and life as we’ve known it, it’s no wonder that everything feels doom and gloom.

As a recent owner of Sapiens and Homo Deus, I was excited to see Yuval Noah Harari’s latest book — 21 Lessons for the 21st Century recently at the airport.

How many times have things not gone your way in life?

Crying uncontrollably on a friend’s lounge room floor was the recent call-to-action I needed. Heartbreak and rejection had eaten away at my confidence and while feeling like a former shell of myself, I barely recognised who I was.

It was April 2016. I was 25, and enthusiastic about life.

Inthe past year of doing this blog, I’d grown confident in my writing abilities. It wasn’t until I recently started as a content copywriter in an EduTech startup, that this perception was challenged big time.

With 2018 just beginning, many of us have reflected on the year that’s past, what we’ve achieved, and how we can do better.

Cultivating a fulfilling career that delivers value is what Reintention strives to help you achieve through self empowerment.

As we catapult into 2018, you’re probably thinking, “Where did the year go?”. 2017 brought massive change for me; including the highs and lows of leaving the corporate world, challenging relationships and throwing myself into the deep end with Reintention.

Your goal is to influence, while the other party’s job to be persuaded by you.

The textbook definition of self empowerment is to derive strength to act, with the belief that you know what’s best for you. For me, self empowerment is being equipped with confidence, emotional capability and intellect to deliver value and impact. However a dark side to self empowerment exists and usually flies under the radar. Understanding this dark side is vital in maximising benefits of self empowerment and continual growth.

Podcasts are a great on-the-go auditory source of learning, perfect for those who dislike or struggle reading.

No one likes feeling vulnerable. Vulnerability is a sign of weakness and exposes ourselves to the world at the risk of being judged, rejected or condemned. Though vulnerability is linked to building strong connections and leadership, it is such a hard thing to do. To unlock the power of vulnerability requires a shift in our thinking that it is something we do towards something we are.

With implications on our most intimate relationships, the masks also inhibit us from obtaining our full potential.