I think we put so much pressure on ourselves to know exactly where our life is going. The right career, the right person...

The weight of expectation—the relentless pursuit of a perfectly charted life—can feel immense. We often burden ourselves with defining the “right” path, the “right” milestones. Yet, some of life’s most beautiful moments arise from embracing the unknown, trusting our intuition to guide the next step. You don’t require a complete map; sometimes, simply making that next move is enough. As Carla Lalli explores in "To Be Taken Seriously As a Line Cook," finding your place often involves shedding preconceived notions.