Follow Your Bliss (Even When You’re Tired)

Last week I was speaking with a founder, part of a group of startup leaders I was supporting. We were reflecting on transitions, and he turned the spotlight on me: "So… what do you want to do next?"

I’d just wrapped up a two-month road trip after resigning from my leadership role, and I gave what I thought was an honest answer: “I want to do more of what brings me joy.” But he wasn’t satisfied. "So, no specific job? No goals?"

I paused, scanned my body, and said again: “I just want to do more of the things that make me feel alive.” He smiled and said, “Ah. So… you’re following your bliss.”