Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this episode Ashley and I discuss how to get unstuck, find the career of your dreams, how to cultivate a good relationship with failure and more!  Get Ashley's book here: https://ashleystahl.com/you-turn/ Read the show blog: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-discover-your-direction-design-your-dream-career-get-unstuck-with-former-pentagon-counterterrorism-professional-world-famous-coach-ashley-stahl OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Thrive Market: Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF and you’ll get up to $20 off your first order and a FREE gift! NED: To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout. Ancient Nutrition: Go to ancientnutrition.com and use the code DRLEAF at checkout to get up to 20% off your first order! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:27 How Ashley went from counter-terrorism to career coaching 3:20 How 9/11 impacted Ashley’s career path 4:50 The myth of choosing one passion or career path 9:00 Why life, and your career, is a number’s game 10:10 There is no one, quick or easy way to discover your passion—it is a learning process 12:42 Why it can be scary to change your career 14:00 Why you should do what you are, not just what you love 25:00 The power of harnessing and growing your core skill set 30:00 Why the how and the what matters when it comes to pursuing a career 38:00 The power of self-honesty 44:00 How Ashley manages her mental health ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.