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#724: Claire Hughes Johnson — How to Take Responsibility for Your Life, Create Rules That Work, Stop Being a Victim, Set Strong Boundaries, and More

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Navigating Professional Opportunities with Personal Criteria

When considering professional opportunities, it's essential to have personal criteria to guide decision-making effectively. The criteria may include evaluating the importance of the opportunity to oneself, assessing if personal connections are meaningful, and understanding if the commitment aligns with one's talents and values. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not defaulting to saying yes, but rather evaluating if the opportunity can be approached with less friction, such as bundling commitments to minimize disruptions. Controlling when and where commitments take place is also highlighted as a crucial factor in decision-making. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the significance of buying time to carefully consider opportunities before committing. Setting clear rules and boundaries for oneself, such as not joining additional boards, and effectively communicating expectations with others help in managing professional commitments efficiently. It's crucial to continually reassess commitments and be willing to renegotiate if they no longer align with personal priorities and capacity.

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