Whether you're looking at the business press, or the motivation quotes on Pinterest, you'll often get a one-dimensional look at what it takes to be successful.

"Go for GROWTH!"

It's so ingrained in our culture's approach to success, that you can feel like a failure if you're not constantly trying to achieve the Next Big Thing, personally or professionally.

I was sitting in my office with a client, who was almost apologetic about her desire to ratchet down the pace as she adjusted to a new baby in the family.

"I'm not sure this is a growth year for me," she admitted. "Is that terrible?"

She was slightly terrified by the idea that if she dared to slow down the career treadmill, she'd never regain her speed.

The idea that a career needs to be linear, with a steady pace, seems really tidy, but it's not necessary in order to be successful.

That's why, as you consider your ambitions for a new year, it's critical to consider this as well:

Your pace.

Specifically, whether you want to aim for a Growth, Balance or Pivot year.

This episode will help you set your own pace on the route to success.

What You'll Learn:

• Why plotting your pace for the year is as important as plotting your goals for the year

• 3 ways to set your pace: growth, balance or pivot

• Why society treats some paces as "better", and how to get comfortable with your own pace

• The tradeoffs that come with each pace

To learn more, visit The Mental Offload.