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.
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.
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!
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) 😂
Day by day, brick by brick, step by step ❤️