A year ago, I “gave up” on my dream.

Let me explain.

When I left BlackRock, my dream was to run my own VC-backed company someday.

It was one of the reasons why I joined Style Theory in the first place.

At Style Theory, I would learn the ropes of building a VC-backed startup - from launching in a new market to scaling and growing to operations, fundraising and hiring.

I made it my primary goal.

Then I came to a realisation that this dream was warped - I was drawn to it not out of true passion or interest, but because of the perceived “glamour”.

And glamour wasn’t a value that I cared about at all!

Because while being a VC-backed company owner was luxurious and sexy…

Let’s be real: A VC-backed company doesn’t come without its sacrifices
⚡ The long hours
⚡ The stresses that come from not being profitable 
⚡ Constantly chasing the next round of funding

Is this the type of life I want? Especially as I’m planning for a family?

Or is this just shiny object syndrome?

I reevaluated my goals and values and realised that my answer to the above was a resounding NO.

So I gave up my goal.

And it was hard.

As someone who sees giving up as a failure.

As someone who had spent years planning and preparing myself to build a VC-backed startup.

To decide to turn towards building a small, profitable, not-so-scalable career coaching business.

And while it took a while to get here, I couldn’t be happier with my decision

I’m also extremely proud of myself for confronting myself and letting my initial dream evolve into what it is today: A business in an area that I love that I can manage while building a family of my own.

And so I want to remind you that it’s ok if your dreams evolve.

And your career goals change.

PS - I haven’t completely killed my dream of one day building a big scalable business - but it might come in a very different form, at a different point in time.

Does the above resonate?

If you want to be more sure of your dreams and pursue the career that’s perfect for YOU, send me a DM.

I’ve helped many others from companies like P&G, Nestle, Google, Amazon and Meta find their perfect dreams and careers.

I want to help you too.