Years ago the CEO of a company we were asked to conduct due diligence on, made an off the cuff statement. It was “Get in where you fit in”. I am uncertain of phrasings original provievence but the wording stuck with me. Much like “you have a right to be here” from the Desiderata – the first copy of which was given to me by a Catholic Monk.
At their cores both statements are validation. Yes, of our existences, but also of our work. Its importance and impact. If we are not working within a system where we fit, how do we have impact.
P.S. thanks to my kids for the reminder of my beliefs.