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Choices & Chances with Tesa Arcilla
Life is a series of choices, and I believe the quality of the life we live is only as good as the choices we make — big and small. My name is Tesa Arcilla, a former foreign correspondent and news presenter. In 'Choices & Chances', my goal is to explore life's choices, dig into how others have gone about making their decisions, and turn nuggets of wisdom from others' stories, as well as lessons from my own experiences, into ideas you can use. If you'd like to be inspired by others' stories, subscribe, join the mailing list and be part of the community.
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Choices & Chances with Tesa Arcilla
Your Value Isn’t Determined by Somebody Else’s Judgment - Ep16
I recently shared an anecdote from my career that stuck with me. I found it amusing at the time, but it's an experience that reinforced important life lessons.
Here’s what I learned from that experience:
1️⃣ Your value isn’t determined by someone else’s inability to see it. It’s easy to let dismissive comments get under your skin. But when you know your worth, their perception doesn’t define you.
2️⃣ Introverts can thrive in extroverted spaces without conforming. I didn’t need to be loud to hold my ground. My quiet confidence came through in the depth of my questions, the substance of my work, the clarity and authority in my voice. He eventually became a good professional contact. (Listen to find out more)
3️⃣ Detach yourself from others’ negativity. If someone is rude, dismissive, or unkind, it’s a reflection of them, not you. Don’t let it derail your focus.
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