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When It Comes to Possible Outcomes, Just Know This

We have to know that there are scenarios where we actually wind up happy in the end

Lindsey Carson
4 min readFeb 24, 2019
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I recently started watching the Netflix series, Punisher. Now, if you’re thinking, “Well that’s a very violent and brutal show,” you’re right — But, violence and brutality aside, I personally enjoy it and think it’s a pretty good show (Then again, I’m also extremely biased towards anything that’s created by Marvel).

Anyways, in an episode that I recently watched, one of the main characters sought out advice from another (not-so-decent) character based on a dilemma that seemed like it would only produce negative results no matter what action were to be taken.

The other character advised to her, “Choose the least worst outcome” and for some reason, that line really stuck with me.

Lately, I’ve been enduring an ongoing mental battle with myself as to what my next career move should be— To summarize, I want to find a different career path; one that would leave me feeling fulfilled.

I’ve been knowingly unhappy with my choice of career for the past few years, but the thing is, I haven’t really done much to change the situation. And the main argument that I keep circling back on are the motives that have been keeping me in the…

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Lindsey Carson
Lindsey Carson

Written by Lindsey Carson

Writer, Runner, and Mother working in Ad Tech. Trying to navigate my identity as a new parent. I write about work, relationships, culture, and life in general.

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