Career Revisionist with Dr. Grace Lee

Job Security OR Freedom? How to Have Both Simultaneously

Jun 12, 2025
Are you torn between the desire for job security and the urge for freedom? The discussion dives into the paradox of these two concepts, encouraging a re-evaluation of how they coexist in our careers. Embrace risks as tools for growth and resilience, revealing how every effort leads to future opportunities. Discover actionable insights to help you design a career that balances both stability and personal freedom, making meaningful choices for lasting fulfillment.
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INSIGHT

Freedom Burns Security Bridges

  • Freedom inherently conflicts with security because it means burning bridges to safety.
  • People seeking freedom must accept risk, which causes fear and discomfort.
INSIGHT

Job Security Limits Independence

  • Job security is programmed as vital but actually opposes true freedom.
  • Security relies on dependence on external factors, reducing independence.
INSIGHT

Work Always Works

  • Effort invested either works on you or for you; it never fails to work.
  • True freedom means enduring challenges until success is sustained.
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