You’re 39. Or 42.
And LinkedIn? Feels like a war zone.
One scroll and it’s:
“CEO at 35.”
“Board member at Google and a triathlete.”
Meanwhile, you’re sitting there in pajama pants thinking:
“Did I miss a memo… or a lifetime subscription to success?”
You did everything “right.”
Went to school. Got the degrees. Worked hard.
And still… no corner office.
No title.
No driver.
Not even a free lunch.
Here’s what I want you to hear loud and clear:
You are not behind. You’re just in a plot twist.
Maybe you didn’t get handed the C-suite.
Maybe you’re supposed to build your own damn office.
With windows. Plants. And emotional safety.
This is not the time to shrink and binge motivational quotes like snacks.
This is the time to repackage, rebrand, reroute.
Take the course.
Write the book.
Send the email.
Dust off that dream — it’s not expired.
And let’s clear something up:
Networking is not a fashion show.
You don’t need to show up flawless with a TED Talk in your back pocket.
Just be real. Be human. Be helpful.
Say:
“I see you. I get you. I can help.”
That’s magnetic. That’s connection.
Oh—and those C-suite jobs you’re envying?
Some are just burnout in a blazer.
Trust me.
You didn’t miss the boat.
You’re just not meant to sit in economy.
You’re the one flying the thing.
Plot twist or not—your story’s not done. Now go captain your next chapter.
