This question has become increasingly frequent among friends, young professionals, and coworkers after seeing my career transition from sales to product. I’m no expert but here’s a bit of what I’ve found to be helpful. Research the roleTalk to people in the field you’re curious about. How did they get there? What do they like…

It’s one thing to try and fail. It’s another to not try and all. To do either one is a choice.

My life got so much better when I started assuming the worst of others. Every step watched like a hawk. Why seek out friction when you could make it?

Withholding through severe storms. Cutting through a current. Without needing to be announced, secure in its place.

Can growth happen without change? Do the views of yesterday dictate today? Bring in a little more life, release tight holds of “should” and walk into change.