March 12 2024- Maya Watson’s experience at Netflix highlights the importance of taking control of one’s own career development. Despite being praised for her work, she felt stagnant and frustrated by the lack of progress and promises unfulfilled. It wasn’t until a mentor made her realize that waiting for others to recognize her potential was futile that Maya took matters into her own hands. The mentor’s advice resonated deeply with Maya, leading her to leave Netflix and eventually start her own company. This shift in perspective allowed her to see through the illusion of waiting for validation from others and empowered her to create her own path to success.
“Negative” emotions like disappointment can be challenging to deal with. But, viewed from another perspective, disappointment can be empowering.
Updated on March 12, 2024