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How to Turn Project Management Into a Life Adventure

3 min readMay 7, 2025

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Imagine waking up every day knowing your work travels the world, shapes lives, and drives change you can see on the streets — would you chase that dream?

When I first stepped into project management, I thought it would be mostly about tasks, deadlines, and meetings.
I never imagined it would become one of my life’s most exciting, enriching, and delightful adventures.

Being a Project Manager is a lot like being the captain of a ship you didn’t build but are trusted to sail across unpredictable waters.
You’re handed the map, but the journey — the experiences, the lessons, the growth — is yours to craft.

Let me tell you what this journey has given me, beyond any paycheck or title:

I’ve traveled across continents, stepping into cultures that expanded my view of the world in ways no classroom ever could.
Standing in a factory in Italy or a meeting room in Germany, I wasn’t just managing projects — I was absorbing perspectives, ideas, and ways of thinking that would forever change how I approached leadership and collaboration.

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Karina G. Jauregui⚡
Karina G. Jauregui⚡

Written by Karina G. Jauregui⚡

Writer, mom of 2, leadership enthusiast, and author. Sharing insights on leadership, motherhood, and the art of balancing it all with passion and purpose.

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