Fast Company Daily 5 career-changing mindsets to help you win at work
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Oct 22, 2025 Explore transformative mindsets for career growth and freedom. Discover why the age-old advice of 'don't burn bridges' might actually keep you stuck in toxic situations. Learn to fully commit to leaving behind negative environments and the importance of setting firm boundaries. Gain insights on healing from past harm and rewriting your career narrative. Kathleen encourages you to celebrate achievements and design a future that aligns with your goals, urging you to take actionable steps towards a healthier professional life.
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Why Never Burn Bridges Fails Today
- The old rule to "never burn bridges" protected systems, not individuals' careers.
- Clinging to toxic ties often sabotages advancement and energy needed for growth.
Leave With Both Feet
- Walk away fully when you decide to leave a toxic place and stop sending mixed signals.
- Commit to endings by cutting contact, avoiding social interactions, and removing triggers.
Set And Enforce Boundaries
- Set, communicate, and enforce boundaries; expect resistance from those who benefited before.
- Stop investing time and money in groups or subscriptions that no longer serve your goals.