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Tandem Powered offers a full suite of Professional Resume Writing, Career Development, and HR / Business Consulting services.

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Our blog and podcast dive into the real stories and everyday strategies behind building a No Vacation Required life. We challenge outdated norms, share fresh perspectives, and explore what it means to find fulfillment right now—in a world that rarely makes it easy.

Why Are We Still Doing That? – Changing Your Mind Isn't Flaky

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Is Changing Your Mind a Sign of Weakness or a Mark of Growth?

In a culture that prizes being "resolute," we often treat our decisions as final – even when they no longer serve us. We break down why changing your mind isn't about being flaky; it’s about clarity, discernment, and the fluidity required to build a life you don't need a break from.

From analyzing "boxed-in" opinions on social media to navigating major career pivots, this episode explores how to remain open to new information in an increasingly polarized world. Whether you are rethinking a New Year’s resolution or a long-term professional track, learn why the ability to pivot is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Onward and Inward,

CHAPTERS:

  • (00:00) Why are we still doing that?

  • (01:00) Mind Share: Year-end "Best of" lists and the art of 2025

  • (03:17) The fluidity of changing your mind

  • (06:00) The "Flip-Flopper" myth

  • (10:15) Escaping the trap of "boxed-in" opinions

  • (14:20) Growth vs. Cult Mindsets: The power of new information

  • (20:00) Changing your mind on careers, school, and resolutions

  • (22:00) Worth the Time: After the Hunt movie review (Julia Roberts & Andrew Garfield)

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Clarity over Confusion: Changing your mind based on new data is a sign of paying attention, not a lack of conviction.

  • The "Resolute" Trap: Being "belligerently resolute" is often just a refusal to grow.

  • Career Pivots: How to feel comfortable changing direction to avoid long-term disasters in the wrong field.

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