You’re supposed to climb the ladder continuously
Choosing to step down would be a move cowardly
Everyone aspires to go higher, why would you choose
To back off, why would you be willing to lose
Everything that you have worked hard to achieve
Do you, in the power of your success not believe?
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She had, by every measure, built a stellar career
To the world, an epitome of success she appeared
She was climbing the ladder, shattering glass ceilings all around
But in her rarefied position, she was experiencing burnout profound
At the peak of her career she made an unexpected decision
To sacrifice ambition and step down from her position
Everyone was surprised and those questions were raised
In her decision to step down, much backlash she faced
Much of it came from other women who used to see
Her as a role model to follow, unfortunately
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Over her decision she repeatedly agonized
But once she went through with it she realized
That the weight she had been carrying around had been lifted
The focus of her life had now shifted
From chasing an idea of success to being comfortable in her skin
Maybe the world saw it differently, but for her it was a win
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If you can climb up, you can climb down too
As long as to yourself you stay true..
Passion...unbridled 