Let’s be honest: project management sounds like one of those career paths where you need certifications, years of experience, and maybe a secret decoder ring just to get started. But what if I told you that you might already be managing projects—without even realizing it?

If you’ve ever thought, "I do project management all the time, but I’ve never been called a project manager," welcome to the club. A lot of successful PMs didn’t start with that title on their resume. They started with experience and then translated it.

If you think project managers sit around making Gantt charts and reminding people about deadlines... well, you’re not entirely wrong. But that’s just scratching the surface. The truth is, being a PM means wearing a lot of hats—planner, cheerleader, problem-solver, therapist (kidding... kind of). So what does a typical day really look like?

Let’s bust some myths, shall we? Because project management has a bit of a reputation, and not all of it is accurate. If you’ve been hesitant to explore this path, one of these myths might be holding you back.