More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say)

by Elaine Welteroth

I wish I could go back now and revise that Crocodile Dundee career motto that is still floating around on the internet with my byline. Now, at thirty-two, better advice would be: “Bite off only what you can chew. Take one bite at a time. Chew thoroughly. Swallow fully. Breathe. Make room for the next bite. Find time to laugh. It’s better for digestion.” Not as pithy, I know. But this is the mind-set of a marathoner, the pace of someone who understands the difference between a sprint toward short-term wins and the stamina required for long-term success. Growing a sustainable career that withstands the test of time requires consistent energy that builds momentum over time. But when you have been running nonstop on a hamster wheel toward a goal with blinders on, you might not know how to slow down, let alone get off. Even when you need to.