Success seems like a moving target. High pay, exciting teamwork, financial security, cutting-edge projects, or the impact you make – which one defines your “best you”? This talk draws on Roman’s journey through both small and large presales organizations to reflect and develop a principled way on thinking about these decisions. Discover the trade-offs between compensation, work satisfaction, and organizational size. Explore how sometimes the path to your ‘best’ means walking away from lucrative situations to chase the work that excites you. Key Takeaways: The Five Faces of Presales Success: Understand the core factors that influence career satisfaction in presales. Small Company, Big Impact? When smaller organizations can deliver greater fulfillment. Beyond the Paycheck: Decoding what truly motivates you and how that aligns with your career choices. Taking the Leap: Real-world examples of when to prioritize excitement over financial benefits.