I sat down with my long-time friend, Nick Hewitt, following a memorable “guys trip” that inspired this episode. I wanted to catch up with him and share his insights with all of you.
Nick shared his professional journey with me, which involved a significant shift after he was laid off from his corporate logistics role of 15 years. He eventually moved into public service in city water management. This transition led to an “aha moment” when he realized his current customer service role unexpectedly and perfectly aligns with his love language of service. This realization moved his work from a purely financial pursuit to a genuinely rewarding way to help the community.
One of the most powerful points Nick made was how he redefines success. For him, it’s not dependent on the outcome, but on the effort given and the valuable lessons, development, and experience gained in the process. This perspective allows him to see setbacks as lessons learned, not failures. He also highlighted that developing the habit of patience was a major life change that unexpectedly revealed a passion for teaching and mentorship, a role he now fills both at work and in his church. We concluded our discussion by talking about the necessity of having grace for ourselves and others, acknowledging that people are constantly growing and changing, and that mistakes are essential opportunities for growth and preparation.
My Key Takeaways from Catching Up with Nick
- Redefine Success as Effort and Experience: Nick shares that true success isn’t about the final outcome or achievement; instead, it’s measured by the effort you apply and the valuable lessons, development, and experience you gain throughout the process.
- Align Work with Your Love Language: Nick found fulfillment by ensuring his career—especially his customer service role in water management—aligned with his love language of service, transforming his work into something that gives back and feels purposeful.
- Patience Unlocks New Passion: Developing the habit of patience, which he initially needed for his professional role, unexpectedly revealed a passion for teaching and mentorship, a skill he now utilizes across different areas of his life.
- Practice Grace for Inevitable Change: Nick stressed the importance of giving both yourself and others grace. He advises looking past “failures” and instead focusing on the lessons learned, knowing that everyone is constantly growing, changing, and needing a safe space to be vulnerable.
Connect with Nick: @hewitt_928
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