“You can't avoid regrets, but you can avoid certain regrets by really seeking advice and making the best decision you can with the information you have.” – Traci Barrett The finer details of this episode:Evaluating the whole picture of one's life before making career changesSetting clear goals and maintaining a balance between future aspirations and present contentmentChallenges of execution and the importance of staying disciplined for long-term successSetting clear vision and goals for the futureSeeking advice from mentors and individuals with relevant life experiences Episode resources:Summit Virtual CFO by Anders website: https://www.summitcpa.net/Email us with questions or if you’d like to be a guest on the show:
[email protected]’re hiring! Check out our open positions: https://www.summitcpa.net/career-opportunitieshttps://www.tracischubertbarrett.com/https://www.navigatethejourney.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracischubertbarrett/ Timestamps:Plans (00:00:23)Discussion on making plans that end up going in a completely different direction or all wrong. Unexpected life paths (00:00:36)Personal stories of making plans that led to unexpected outcomes and pivoting in careers. Career changes and pivots (00:02:00)Reflection on feeling burnt out on a career, walking away, and then returning to the same industry. Traci Barrett's career journey (00:07:16)Traci Barrett's interest in the television world and her start at HGTV, including the network's launch and growth. Longevity in a company (00:09:47)The value of staying with a company for a long period and the decision to pivot after almost two decades at HGTV. Pivoting and self-awareness (00:13:34)The process of deciding to pivot, self-awareness, and evaluating the whole picture before making career changes. Longevity mindset (00:16:44)Reflecting on the benefits of having a longevity mindset early in one's career and advice for those early in their careers. Balancing discomfort and growth (00:19:01)Traci discusses the importance of embracing discomfort to grow and the impact of the hustle-culture mentality. Seeking mentorship and perspective (00:21:03)Traci emphasizes the value of mentorship and seeking guidance from those with more experience to navigate challenges. Immediate impact vs. journey mindset (00:22:30)Discussion on the pressure for immediate impact and the importance of embracing the journey, especially for young individuals. Company's mission, vision, and values (00:25:00)Traci highlights the significance of a company's mission, vision, and core values in guiding its growth and maintaining focus. Contentment and gratitude (00:29:38)Traci and the hosts explore the struggle of balancing goal-setting with contentment, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and mindfulness. Routine, habits, and exponential growth (00:33:58)The conversation delves into the impact of routines, habits, and the gradual, exponential nature of personal and professional growth. Execution and accountability (00:35:47)Traci emphasizes the importance of execution and accountability in turning dreams and goals into reality, highlighting the challenges and rewards of disciplined execution. Setting yearly goals (00:38:05)Traci suggests setting yearly goals instead of New Year's resolutions, focusing on personal growth and life vision. Overcoming career pressure in 20s (00:38:35)Joey reflects on feeling overwhelmed by career expectations in his 20s, and Traci emphasizes the importance of perspective shift. Reevaluating goals and desires (00:39:34)Traci advises questioning if goals align with personal desires and fulfillment, rather than societal expectations. Balancing business decisions (00:42:11)The discussion touches on making tough business decisions, choosing between options, and dealing with potential regrets. Importance of mentors (00:44:09)Traci emphasizes the value of seeking advice from experienced mentors for major life decisions and the impact of their guidance. Embracing decision-making (00:46:09)The speakers discuss the inevitability of regrets, advocating for making informed decisions and accepting the outcomes with grace. Personal and professional evolution (00:48:19)Traci shares her current roles as a busy wife and mother, navigating the challenges of parenting teenagers and embracing new career opportunities.