8 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Struggling to Make an Impact

Are you putting your work out there?

Michael Thompson
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4 min readJan 27, 2020

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There are some people who are perfectly satisfied working for a paycheck and nothing more. If you’re in this group, great.

But then there are those who long to make an impact. They want their work to have meaning beyond the daily reports and stats and deadlines. They want to know the why behind what they do, and be able to convey it with confidence. They want their work to improve the lives of those around them and across the world.

From my experience as a career and communication coach, I’ve found that for those in the latter camp, the fastest way to get on the right track is to practice self-inquiry. Here are eight important questions to ask yourself. By considering them regularly, you’ll not only gain clarity about what you should be doing in your career, but also develop the necessary skills to start making an impact.

Are you putting your work out into the world?

Sharing your work is scary. As a guy in the communication world who stutters, I know this deeply. Whenever you do something that’s never been done before, there’s a chance you’ll embarrass yourself. This will never change.

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Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson

Written by Michael Thompson

Co-creator of two cool kids • Storytelling Coach •.Fast Co., Insider, Forbes • Free storytelling guide here: https://bit.ly/3h1KZeT

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