The first time I got fired, I was forced to evaluate what I was doing with my life and how was it possible to fail when I was following what others called "best practices."

I doubted myself. I lost my confidence. I was afraid I would never get it back.

Thankfully, I figured out what I was missing and started implementing these 2 concepts that helped me regain my confidence, go against the grain, and chart a new course for myself.