What if all your distractions are actually disconnecting you?
SUMMARY
In this episode, we explore the unseen impact of overstimulation on your career clarity and sense of direction. If nothing in your life feels aligned lately, this conversation will help you understand why — and what your inner voice has been trying to tell you.
The host, Hazel Ann, breaks down how constant noise, scrolling, and consuming everyone else's opinions can quietly disconnect you from your values, purpose, and the deeper narrative you’re meant to lead. When you finally pause, silence becomes a powerful strategy — not something to avoid.
This episode is a reminder that your best ideas, clearest decisions, and most aligned career moves don’t come from doing more… but from tuning inward.
Built for ambitious individuals navigating the chaos of their 20s, EP 14 guides you back to the voice that matters most: your own.
TAKEAWAYS
The best thoughts and strategies come from silence.
Silence allows for personal reflection and growth.
Avoiding silence can hinder career progression.
Finding your voice requires stepping back from external noise.
Your mission and values are discovered in quiet moments.
Self-reflection is crucial for career clarity.
Listening to oneself is more important than listening to others.
Career moves should be made from a place of inner knowing.
Silence can lead to profound insights and ideas.
Taking time for oneself is essential for personal development
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
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