Activity Quote by Darold Treffert
“We should probably start searching around a little earlier in our lives for what I call parallel activities, because most of us get entrenched in our careers. And, of necessity, we're earning a living, and it's taking our time, and we're building our résumé, and we want our résumé generally to be our proficiency within our field, because chances are we're going to be applying for another position within the field. So we tend to put off a lot of this sort of what I call parallel discovery until we're either very successful and have the time to do that, or more often until we're retired.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on career development, 2019
People often delay exploring side interests until later, missing early growth opportunities.
In simple terms: Delay side projects until later.
Key Takeaway
Start parallel activities early.
Themes
career
personal growth
balance
timing
exploration
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- early career
- mid‑career
- pre‑retirement
- skill building
- creative projects
Key Concepts
parallel activities
career entrenchment
skill diversification
Questions to Reflect On
- What side interest could you start today?
- How can you integrate a parallel activity into your current role?
A Different Perspective
Balancing a full‑time job may limit time for side pursuits.
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