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Geoffrey Cwiklewich's avatar

Timely article, Andrew! Thank you.

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pauline's avatar

Very insightful to read this, as someone just in the beginning of the constant transformation that is the creative career. At 25, I already feel like I'm behind on things because what I want to pursue changes every week. (And now, trying to pursue what I feel called to, but feeling anxious because it's a path unique to me—therefore, I have no one to receive advice from).

Exciting to see you on the coaching track! I would imagine it to be one of the more fulfilling paths :)

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Andrew Boardman's avatar

Thanks, Pauline. Your path will always be unique but there are so many people who help pave that path with you. Keep looking for the others!

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Russ Stoddard's avatar

Fulsome. What a great, and underused, word. Thank you for using it.

Also, after a career built on fucking up, losing lots of money on hairball ventures aimed at creating public benefit, I find myself without regrets. I took the path less chosen. I'm glad that you're on the path to yours with coaching.

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Andrew Boardman's avatar

That's fascinating. I took the weirdo path, too. My regrets are around not being good enough, kind enough, smart enough, thoughtful enough, or ambitious enough. It's a strange mix of past mistakes, things not being said, and not sticking up for myself — and for others.

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Anita Moeller's avatar

Gulp. Thanks for writing this.

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Andrew Boardman's avatar

I will never regret marrying you and having our amazing daughter.

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