Jessica R. Taylor

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Confidence alone isn’t enough.

Whew, Part 2.

The relief of quitting my 1st corporate job 11 years ago didn’t last as long as I thought it would.

Without me knowing a clear next step, my sheer confidence wasn’t enough to take me where I wanted to go.

That major life lesson changed how I think about making big decisions.

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