I think 1-4 are ordered the way they are by priority. That makes me extremely uncomfortable because I feel like in my career I've been a master in the reverse

I think 1-4 are ordered the way they are by priority. That makes me extremely uncomfortable because I feel like in my career I've been a master in the reverse order, 4-1. This could explain the unusual paths that I've taken, but I still feel like I'm a long way from reaching my full potential while still in my mid-30s.