You Are Not Your Job: How To Dominate Your Career

“You are not a slave. You are in charge.”

In the churn of daily life, it's easy to forget this. Alarms ring, emails pile up, and before the coffee even cools, we’re knee-deep in responsibilities that feel urgent but not always meaningful. For many, Monday mornings are not a fresh start—they're a reminder of a life being lived on someone else’s terms. But what if you paused for a moment to remember this simple truth:

Your career is bigger than the work you wake up to on Monday morning.

The Illusion of No Choice

It’s tempting to believe you have to stay in your current job, that your boss controls your future, or that one day—somehow—the stars will align and everything will fall into place. But here's a hard truth:

Waiting is not a strategy.

Choosing to "stay stuck" is still a choice—one with real consequences. The decision you don’t make becomes your default life.

Many people fall into the trap of believing their job is their identity. They equate their worth with their title, their value with a paycheck, and their purpose with company goals. But that’s not a career. That’s a trap.

The Power of Awareness

If you aren't in love with the results of the work you're doing, don’t ignore that inner nudge. Discontent is often a signpost pointing toward something better—not a flaw to be fixed, but a feeling to be followed. Maybe you’re bored.Maybe you feel undervalued.Maybe you know deep down you’re capable of something greater. Whatever it is, remember: you have a choice.

You always have a choice.

Not always an easy one. Not always a popular one. But a choice nonetheless.

The Myth of the “Safe” Path

The job that feels “secure” might actually be the riskiest thing you do—if it costs you your time, your joy, or your potential. Living a life that’s out of alignment with your values will catch up to you. It always does. Whether it manifests as burnout, dissatisfaction, or even physical illness, the cost of staying where you don’t belong is higher than most people admit.

A career isn’t just what you do—it’s how you live. It’s the legacy you leave behind, the passions you pursue, the value you create, and the way you show up in the world.

So, the real question becomes:

Are you showing up as who you want to be?

Redefine Success On Your Terms

Success isn't a six-figure salary, a corner office, or a fancy title—unless that's what truly lights you up. Real success is alignment. It’s when your actions match your ambitions. It’s when your career supports your values instead of violating them.

This doesn’t mean everyone has to quit their job tomorrow and start a business. For some, it might mean speaking up, asking for more, shifting departments, or going back to school. For others, it might mean finally writing that book, launching a side hustle, or exploring new industries altogether.

The specifics are personal, but the principle is universal:

You are not powerless.

What to Do Right Now

Here’s how to begin reclaiming your power today:

1. Check In with Yourself

   Ask: Am I proud of the life my work is building? Be honest. Your gut knows the answer even if your mind tries to rationalize otherwise.

1. Define What You Want

   You don’t need all the answers now, but clarity starts with curiosity. What lights you up? What drains you? What are you naturally drawn toward?

   
   

2. Make One Brave Move

   Send the email. Schedule the informational interview. Sign up for the course. Speak your truth. Take that first step.

   
   

3. Remember Who's in Charge

   Hint: It’s not your boss. Not your company. Not the economy. It’s you.

   
   

Conclusion: Make the Decision

The only decision you don’t have is whether or not to make one. Life is happening now, and every day you delay is a day you choose your current reality over a potentially better one.

So here’s the call to action:

👉 Choose wisely.

👉 Own your power.

👉 And make it happen—today.

You were never meant to simply exist from paycheck to paycheck. You were meant to LIVEBIG—to thrive, contribute, and create a life that feels right in your soul.

Because at the end of the day, your career should be a reflection of your vision, not a replacement for it.

Remember this...

Your career is bigger than the work you wake up to on Monday morning. If you aren't in love with the results of the work that you're doing, consider this: you have a choice. You are not a slave, your 'boss' doesn't run your life, you are in charge. The only decision you don't have is whether or not to make one, so choose wisely and make it happen today!