Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

Let’s be real—most corporate environments aren’t designed for people to show up as their full, authentic selves. If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink who you are just to make it through the workday, trust me, you’re not alone. There’s a fine line between diminishing yourself and using discernment, and honestly, only you can define where that line is.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to “hold my mule”—meaning, I had to bite my tongue, exercise self-control, and move strategically instead of saying what I really wanted to say. And while that may be necessary at times, let’s not ignore the emotional toll. When you constantly feel like you can’t express yourself, it starts to eat at you. It chips away at your confidence, your peace, and sometimes even your purpose.

Playing the Game—or Setting Your Own Rules?

Corporate life often boils down to “playing the game.” But here’s the catch: if it’s not your game, it’s not your rules, and trust me, the endings are usually fixed. So, the real question is: how long can you tolerate a system that doesn’t align with who you are before you realize it’s not for you?

This is one of the biggest reasons why so many people truly want to be entrepreneurs. It’s not just about money—it’s about control, autonomy, and freedom of expression. The ability to call your own shots, be your full self, and not have to mute parts of who you are just to keep a paycheck? That’s priceless. Entrepreneurship allows you to create an environment that aligns with your values instead of constantly adjusting yourself to fit someone else’s mold.

I’ll be honest—people look at me sideways when I tell them I work for God and that nobody is my boss. But that’s my truth. I choose to be in any work environment I step into. And let me tell you, the difference between “I have to” and “I choose to” is POWER.

Saying “I have to” makes you feel stuck, trapped, and powerless. It makes you believe you have no say in your own life. But shifting to “I choose to”? That’s a whole different ballgame. That’s standing in your power. That’s remembering that you always have options. And options = freedom.

Working for a Higher Purpose

At the end of the day, I know that if I’m working for someone else, I’m ultimately still working for my purpose. And because I work for God, my goal is to create value—for Him and for His people. I want to sow seeds, invest in others, and grow while I’m there. But that doesn’t mean I can just do whatever I want—I also have to respect authority, move with integrity, and do things in decency and order.

Now, here’s where the corporate struggle comes in. Leadership often believes that your elevation is in their hands—that they get to decide how far you go. But let me tell you something: your elevation is up to YOU. It’s about how well you keep God’s word in action and lean in on faith.

The Power of Belief

At the end of the day, it’s not what they think about you that matters—it’s what YOU believe about what they think about you. Because your belief system shapes your reality.

If you believe you are valuable, a game-changer, and someone who carries supernatural favor, then guess what? They’ll see it too. And no matter how hard they try, they can’t block what God has for you.

So let me leave you with this: know your worth, stand in your power, and walk with faith in action. You are a force to be reckoned with—don’t ever forget it. And if corporate life ever makes you feel like you have to shrink, just remember—you always have the option to build your own table.