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Aug 19, 2025 18 min

#493 Challenge your limits, don't limit your challenges

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🥇 Sign up for the sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYO Are you letting other people set the boundaries for your career? This is the third episode in the Squiggly Careers quote series, and today Helen shares the quote that’s shaped her approach to career development: “Challenge your limits, don't limit your challenges.” In the episode, Helen and Sarah discuss how this mindset can help you push past external expectations, explore what’s truly possible, and embrace challenges without letting others hold you back. You’ll learn practical ways to identify your potential, build confidence, and celebrate progress along the way. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Announcement 00:58 Introduction 02:08 The quote: “Challenge your limits, don't limit your challenges” 07:05 Exploring your potential & gaining confidence 08:56 Action 1: Curiosity before commitment 12:27 Action 2: Celebrate your wins 15:15 What does this quote look like for you? 🎯 What You’ll Learn - How to avoid letting others place limits on your career - Why what’s possible looks different for everyone - How to pick a challenge and stick with it, despite outside pressures - Ways to explore your potential and build confidence For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email [email protected] More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/ 🏃‍♀️ Join our next Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024 📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction 📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/

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