I’m begging you to take a one-year deal [Field Notes]

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In this solo Field Notes episode, I break down a simple but powerful career reframing I’ve been sharing with clients who feel stuck, burned out, or misaligned in their current roles: the idea of treating your next job as a one-year deal.

Borrowing from how professional athletes think about their careers, I go over why looking for a great one-year fit instead of a perfect long-term home can lead to better decisions, less pressure, and more momentum, especially once you’re well into your career.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why long-term “forever job” thinking often backfires in fast-changing companies

• How the one-year deal mindset helps you maximize fit, impact, and optionality

• When this approach makes sense and when it’s better to stay put and build depth

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro to the “One Year Deal” concept

(00:29) Example and parallels in an athletic career

(01:33) The One Year Deal in a professional context

(02:39) Practical application of the One Year Deal

(04:30) How to take this further

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