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Jess and Lisa explore the emotional rollercoaster of major life transitions, focusing on Lisa's recent layoff experience and her struggle between constant action and creating space for strategic thinking.
• Lisa describes feeling like a "passenger" in her own emotional journey after being laid off
• The pull between taking immediate action and allowing space for clarity and intentional next steps
• The concept of a "white room" – creating mental and physical space to think strategically rather than reactively
• Recognizing how our professional identities become tied to constant busyness and productivity
• The generational shift from destination-focused careers to journey-oriented approaches
• The pressure we put on decisions when viewing them as ultimate rather than next steps
• Shifting from asking "what do I want to do?" to "who do I want to be?"
• Treating major life changes as gifts to be unwrapped intentionally

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