Career milestones deserve to be documented. Whether it's a promotion, completing a major project, or reaching a goal, these moments shape your professional identity.
This template helps you capture not just what you achieved, but how you got there and what it means to you.
Future you will appreciate having a record of your achievements, especially during challenging times when you need a reminder of your capabilities.
Guiding Questions
- 1.What milestone are you celebrating?
- 2.What did it take to achieve this?
- 3.Who helped you along the way?
- 4.How does this achievement make you feel?
- 5.What's next in your professional journey?
Sample Opening
"Dear Future Me, I'm writing to celebrate and document a significant moment in my career..."
How to Use This Template
1
Describe the achievement
Be specific about what you accomplished.
2
Document the journey
Capture what it took to get here.
3
Acknowledge others
Note the people who helped make this possible.
4
Reflect on meaning
Write about why this matters to you.
5
Look ahead
Consider what you want to accomplish next.