Ep 9 - Taking Calculated Risks in the Name of Purpose with Christine Amorose Merrill
Shownotes
A few months after graduating college, Christine Amorose Merrill left her corporate job to travel the world and blog about it. While she has no regrets about exploring and eating her way across the globe, she ultimately decided that she is happiest in an environment that offers more structure and financial security. From the outside, the nomadic life can sound incredibly exciting, making it very hard to admit that you would actually prefer to keep your day job. But Christine has learned to own this decision wholeheartedly.
In this episode, we talk about Christine’s journey and the tradeoffs she’s made along the way; we talk about how to pursue your passion without compromising your financial security; we talk about her love of travel and the decision to de-prioritize blogging after almost a decade, and why it’s so important to lean into what brings you joy.
If you’re at a fork in the road or find yourself holding onto a job or a side hustle that no longer serves you, Christina’s advice may be exactly the nudge you need.
#PurposePlays from this episode:
Check in with yourself every few months and ask: Am I still making time for the activities I loved to do as a child?
Remind yourself that there will always be good jobs for good people.
If something excites you or makes you curious, DO IT. Even if you try it and fail, or don’t enjoy it, you can always say you did it. No one can take that away from you.