Task, Time, Energy Ep. 28 – Against the Grain with Amy Knott Parrish

It’s not easy to make a bold decision. That’s especially true if we know that other people in our lives don’t approve of the decision.

People will often put subtle pressure on us—or not-so-subtle pressure—to encourage us to stick with the status quo.

Ten years ago, Amy Knott Parrish decided to be sober. She saw what alcohol was doing to her life. She knew that being sober was the best choice for herself and her family. That didn’t make it an easy decision. Some people in her life were less than 100% supportive.

In this episode, Amy and I talk about her decision and similar situations where people choose to go “against the grain.”

Amy talks about the value of making choices in our careers and personal lives that we know are right for us.

She talks candidly about the critiques and discomfort she faced due to certain decisions she has made, and how courageously facing that discomfort can help us build stronger connections with others.

Amy’s website is https://www.amyknottparrish.com/