1. Few weeks ago, I had the unique opportunity to interview w the CivicAction Leadership Fellow

Tbh I don’t know if I got it - but I pulled my name from consideration after

Timing wasn’t right - I was starting my 1st yr law job & 2 board roles, inc City of Toronto Poverty Group

2. I know my long term goal is to be a leader of some sorts like @AOC - and getting the interview was a big honour because it’s competitive

But I couldn’t shake the feeling I was doing too much. I want to do a good job as an associate & contribute to the boards

3. Despite knowing I made a wise decision for myself and other deserving candidates - for some reason I can’t shake the regret

4. Regret stems from this idea “you blew it.” You had a good application & interview. But you still pulled away.

The CivicAction Diverse Leadership Fellow is the dream opportunity for me.

So I won’t lie when I say sometimes I think I messed up.

5. After a period of reflection - I have come to accept the decision the was best one.

You cannot possibly do a good job if you are doing too much

But I think this highlights the flaws we have as a society as “what it means to be productive & a leader”

6. Leadership is usually tied with “how much we’re doing.”

Yet this negates the meaningful contribution we make to each project and community

I want to build my name as a labour lawyer - so gotta put the hours. But I’m now tasked to advise the City on poverty reduction

7. I guess my main message for this thread is leadership also includes a lot of reflection and your ability to contribute.

This has been my lesson.

Timing didn’t feel right for me this time. And who knows, maybe I didn’t get it anyways.