The CEO Who Never Got a Raise

 

Before we dive into today’s topic, let’s take a moment to thank AI for blessing us with this insanely handsome guy. I mean, is it even legal to look this good? He’s not just my new wallpaper he’s my new reason to check my phone every five seconds! RIP, Productivity.

Let's get straight to the topic before my distraction takes over me. 

Just a thought, have you ever stopped to think, “Wow, I’m actually this awesome?" Probably not. Instead, we’re all pros at obsessing over how amazing everyone else is and conveniently forgetting to appreciate ourselves. But guess what? You’ve been quietly killing it every day like a ninja of productivity and you didn’t even know it. 

Stick around, and I’ll show you how you’ve been a rockstar all along (yes, without a fancy degree).

Let’s Talk About “Upgrading Your Skills”. No this is not Skill Nation and No I am not Jatan Shah. So yes, upgrading skills. Imagine you decide to learn something new. You start hunting for courses, free ones if you’re frugal, or paid ones if your wallet doesn’t scream when you open it. Once you pick the right one, you dive in, study hard (or at least flick through the materials), and boom! Certification achieved. You just completed what you started…

Now, picture this, you need new shoes. Not just any shoes THE shoes. First, you realize you can’t keep wearing the same battered sneakers that scream “Help, I’m falling apart!” You research the type of shoes you need (sneakers, boots, or something that lets your toes breathe), find a store, and make the purchase. Go ahead, give yourself a pat on the back.

And let’s not undermine the Olympics of Adulting we participate every month in. If there’s one thing everyone’s a part of, it’s managing monthly expenses. Your salary hits your account, and before it even lands, you’ve mentally spent it on groceries, bills, and a guilty treat or two. You juggle priorities like a circus performer, Can I afford Netflix and that fancy coffee creamer? You’re practically running a Fortune 500 company… except your stakeholders are your stomach and your need for OTT services.

Do you know what you did while taking up a course, buying shoes and managing your household expenses, you managed PROJECTS - That’s right you initiated, planned, executed, and closed a project. And these are The Four Phases of Project Management. Drumroll - You’re Already a Pro

Every time you tackle life’s little challenges, you’re low-key following these steps,

  1. Initiation: Realizing you need something (like new skills, shoes, or a sandwich at 2 a.m.).
  2. Planning: Figuring out the best way to get it (and hoping it doesn’t involve selling your kidney).
  3. Execution: Making it happen because nothing gets done by wishing.
  4. Closure: Sitting back and basking in the glory of your achievement… until the next task comes knocking.

Ever noticed how something’s always standing in the way? You’ve got big dreams, but time, money, or the sheer chaos of life says, “Not so fast!” That’s the Theory of Constraints in action. It’s like trying to fit a week’s worth of groceries into one bag it’s messy, but you figure it out. Spoiler, you’ve been managing these bottlenecks forever. You’re a natural.

Truth bomb, you’re already managing complex systems, solving problems, and balancing priorities like a pro. Whether it’s DIY home repairs, last-minute studies, or convincing your toddler that broccoli is a tree they should eat, you’re out here winning. So, why do we spend so much time thinking how well everyone else doing? 

Next time life throws a curveball (or a dozen), remember this, you’ve been managing the heck out of your life and just like that you will handle a few dozen curveballs too. 

Give yourself some credit. 

Finally, Congratulations! you’ve Mastered Project Management from the University of Daily Chores with honors. 🎓 

Go ahead, print this out, frame it, and stick it on your wall. 

You deserve the spotlight.

Thanks for reading,

Love

Priyanka Ashokanand

 

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