The article explores the emotional toll of relentless adaptation, particularly among high-performing professionals who often conflate their job roles with their identity. It discusses the quiet struggle of individuals like Jason, a successful COO who, despite his achievements, grapples with his identity. The text emphasizes differentiating between 'modulating'—adapting while maintaining authenticity—and 'modifying', which sacrifices true self for external validation. Ultimately, it suggests that one can find a sustainable way to adapt without losing their core identity.
Jason had always been the go-to guy. Smart, strategic, relational, he could manage up, down, and sideways without breaking a sweat. By 42, he was COO of a global tech firm.
If the way you've adapted has left the core of you behind, you don't have to forfeit the success you've achieved to rediscover yourself.
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