Clarity in the Scroll: How One Post, One Decade, and One Decision Can Change Everything
What a single LinkedIn post, the pressure of your twenties, and the pursuit of clarity teach us about shaping a career that actually fits.
♦ CAREER STORY OF THE WEEK
“How One LinkedIn Post Changed Everything”
I used to think career growth was all about CVs and cold emails, until one day, I shared a personal story on LinkedIn about a project I almost gave up on. I didn’t expect much, but within 48 hours, I got a DM from a hiring manager who said, ‘We need someone like you on our team.’ That one post led to an interview, and eventually, a new role that aligned more with my values. I learned that sometimes, your next opportunity isn't hiding in a job board — it's waiting for you to show your work out loud.
♦ SOMETHING FOR THE WEEK
“The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now” by Dr. Meg Jay
This isn’t your typical “find your passion” read. Clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Jay draws from real stories and science to challenge the myth that your 20s are just for figuring things out later. Instead, she makes a compelling case for why now is the time to shape your career, relationships and sense of self.
“The future isn’t written in the stars. It’s written in the choices we make today.”
♦ OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE
👉🏻 Global Call: SLINGSHOT Startup Pitching Competition 2025 in Singapore
👉🏻Applications are now open for the 2025 EY SDG Accelerator Program.
Apply now: (Deadline: June 30, 2025)
👉🏻Applications Now Open: Young Talents Programme (YTP) 2025
👉🏻Applications are now open for the full time 2025 Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program | Global Call
👉🏻The Western Union Global Fellowship
Deadline: July 1, 2025
👉🏻Ellison Scholars Undergraduate Programme 2026 for study at the University of Oxford (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: 31 July, 2025
♦WEEKLY POLL
♦TIP OF THE WEEK
Your Career Grows at the Speed of Your Clarity
In a world obsessed with constant movement, new roles, more skills, louder announcements, clarity often gets left behind. But without it, we risk climbing ladders that lead nowhere we truly want to be.
This week, pause the chase. Ask yourself: What does success actually mean to me right now?
The more honest your answer, the more aligned your next step will be.
♦TWEET OF THE WEEK
You’re not behind — you’re building.
Progress may be quiet, but it’s happening.
One step at a time. Keep going.
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