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After you’ve completed this exercise, you may fnd that your expectations in each of the categories are in direct confict with each other. That’s perfectly normal. If certain areas compete, which is a priority right now? Which sacrifces are you willing to make to serve your priorities? Tying Your Story Together Now that we’ve done the heavy lifting of digging into your roots, ingredients, and work mode; discussed diffcult topics like creativity and fear; and defned how you will measure your success, it’s time to enter the last step: How do you tie it all together to create a compelling story and a marketable package? No matter how wonderful and fulflling your body of work is, if you want people to believe in it, act on it, be moved by it, or buy it, you must shape it into a cohesive narrative and tell powerful stories. The Two Critical Stories for Career Success | I spoke with a client who was entering the job market after spending an extended period of time doing a mix of freelance work and raising children. ChangeThis | 113.01