Looks simple but makes lots of sense. It reminded me of the great saying “ The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step”. Thank you for sharing this to begin year 2024 with.
Dec 22, 2023·edited Dec 22, 2023Liked by Anna Mackenzie
The broth... so damn relatable!
Yes to the small moments. The little things are the best things. Addition to your list - curled up in bed, listening to the rain meeting the roof. The beauty of a summer storm. Sublime.
"I’m here floating in a broth of an identity soup, left wondering where I fit in. I’m still a hardcore startup operator. I love the pace and fervour that comes with running and working with high growth businesses.
I want to live a big life: to build brands, write books, travel the world and have impact.
But this isn’t the whole picture. I’m also a purposeful, intentional creative. I’m a writer. I appreciate the small moments in life: reading my book in the sunshine, sharing a glass of wine with friends, smelling the first wisp of summer in the ocean breeze."
Thank you for this! As a young South Asian woman, ambition is never considered sexy for a woman. It is like you need to be good but not too good.
'Just put your head down , do your work and be grateful for everything'. Like no thanks...
I want to live in a world where women have no labels and can pursue whatever dream they can embark on - without the judgement of others. Your article truly resonated with me so thank you!
I really resonate with this Anna. I actually kind of wrote something similar this week 😂 My view is that ambition is amazing and I LOVE my ambition but I’m also recognizing it doesn’t have to be the only driver of incredible things in my life. Other drivers like creativity can help me accomplish a lot and they change the tenor and approach to that output in a surprising way.
Thanks so much that means a lot! This essay was such a weird one, as I was writing I was stressed out that people would think I'm out of touch sharing this perspective.
I think the Girlboss movement was problematic in some ways but there are also so many characteristics of that persona that I still identify with, even if I'm prioritising rest and creativity a bit more than I did circa 2017.
So in answer to my own question about 'who the fuck am I?' - I think I'm all of the above (or none) 😂
Excited to follow your publishing journey this year, don't be afraid I am sure we all need to hear what you've got to say!
Thanks for the encouragement Casey 🥰
Looks simple but makes lots of sense. It reminded me of the great saying “ The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step”. Thank you for sharing this to begin year 2024 with.
That’s a great saying and completely true! Thanks SJ 🩷
The broth... so damn relatable!
Yes to the small moments. The little things are the best things. Addition to your list - curled up in bed, listening to the rain meeting the roof. The beauty of a summer storm. Sublime.
Haha we’re all in this soup together 😘
Great advice, Anna. and congrats on all of those outcomes!
Well said Anna:
"I’m here floating in a broth of an identity soup, left wondering where I fit in. I’m still a hardcore startup operator. I love the pace and fervour that comes with running and working with high growth businesses.
I want to live a big life: to build brands, write books, travel the world and have impact.
But this isn’t the whole picture. I’m also a purposeful, intentional creative. I’m a writer. I appreciate the small moments in life: reading my book in the sunshine, sharing a glass of wine with friends, smelling the first wisp of summer in the ocean breeze."
Keep charting your path. Step by step.
Day by day, brick by brick, step by step ❤️
Thank you for this! As a young South Asian woman, ambition is never considered sexy for a woman. It is like you need to be good but not too good.
'Just put your head down , do your work and be grateful for everything'. Like no thanks...
I want to live in a world where women have no labels and can pursue whatever dream they can embark on - without the judgement of others. Your article truly resonated with me so thank you!
You're so welcome! The power is definitely ours 🔥
I really resonate with this Anna. I actually kind of wrote something similar this week 😂 My view is that ambition is amazing and I LOVE my ambition but I’m also recognizing it doesn’t have to be the only driver of incredible things in my life. Other drivers like creativity can help me accomplish a lot and they change the tenor and approach to that output in a surprising way.
Oo please link me your piece, I'd love to read it!
That's a great way of framing it: ambition as simply one driver (of many) in our lives. Thanks Cris!
https://crisvalerio.substack.com/p/finding-your-miracle-years
THE BROTH. Anna I’m so obsessed with your writing. Also SLAY to the Girl Boss era. I read the bloody book like 16 times.
Thanks so much that means a lot! This essay was such a weird one, as I was writing I was stressed out that people would think I'm out of touch sharing this perspective.
I think the Girlboss movement was problematic in some ways but there are also so many characteristics of that persona that I still identify with, even if I'm prioritising rest and creativity a bit more than I did circa 2017.
So in answer to my own question about 'who the fuck am I?' - I think I'm all of the above (or none) 😂