The Fortune Article Hit the Table Before the Gravy Did

actual advancement.”

Mom nodded approvingly.

“He’s only trying to encourage you.”

“I know.”

Sophia took another sip of wine.

“You’ve always been comfortable staying small.”

I turned toward her.

“Small?”

“You avoid risk. You settle. Meanwhile…”

She smiled proudly at Marcus.

“…some people build careers.”

No one corrected her.

No one ever did.

Five years earlier, continue reading …