Gabriel Mizrahi

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Dear Jordan and Gabe, by most measures, I have a great life.

I'm 30 years old, recently married to a wonderful partner, and living in a vibrant city with strong friendships and plenty of hobbies.

The one area that has never really clicked, though, is my career.

After college, I drifted into whatever jobs came my way.

During the pandemic, I stumbled into sales.

The pay and flexibility were great, and I had some early success, but the monotonous grind of cold calling eventually burned me out.

That pattern repeated across four sales roles over five years, initial traction followed by declining motivation and eventual termination.

Despite the eventual outcome, every manager I've had has offered to act as a reference.

I'm consistently told that I'm curious, friendly, creative, and coachable, but I lack the competitive instinct needed for sales, and my people-pleaser tendencies make handling objections tough.

I also struggle to build quick rapport.

I'm great at forming deeper relationships over time, just not in the first 60 seconds of a cold call.

I recently took a customer service job for stability while I try to figure out what comes next.

Thanks in part to the wisdom and advice from your show, I've spent years journaling, reflecting, and exploring what might be a better long-term fit.

I've always been drawn to the idea of becoming a therapist, but the thought of going back to school held me back.

Now, at 30 and newly married with goals like homeownership, parenthood, and a stable retirement, I feel ready for a real change.

I've talked with friends in the mental health field, met with admissions departments, and, for the first time, feel a genuine sense of excitement about a career path.

Here's my concern.

I have a history of burning out on things that I initially love.

It's like going to the gym for the first time.