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Why being stubborn is your superpower and springboard to success
We assume stubbornness to be a negative character trait. Have you ever been told that you are too stubborn and have to chill?
Some people are born stubborn, some become one along the way. Sure being stubborn has a bad rep but it brings with it other characteristics that can pave the path to success.
My most stubborn chapter
When I moved to Canada and started job hunting, they told me I should get a CPA (as a recognised professional accountant).
I spoke to recruiters who advised to get a CPA otherwise I would not get very far. I interviewed with someone who wanted to recruit me saying I should get a CPA. Without a CPA, it seemed I would not get far in Canada, at least not in my field.
I refused to do one. You can call it being hard-headed. My gut said I did not need one. And I set out to prove my point. I found someone high up in a company, who did not have one, yet still made it.
I wanted to be convinced that I did not one, instead I somehow convinced him to invite me for an interview with his team. I got the job. Which I declined for other reasons.
