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Your Career Is Just One-Eighth of Your Life
As soon as I took the Renaissance Soul quiz, I knew I was one. That made me happy the whole weekend. But when Monday morning rolled around and I was back at work, I went into a panic. How can I have any sort of economic security if I keep changing interests all the time? Deep down I think I really count on that regular paycheck, the promotions, and
... See moreMargaret Lobenstine • The Renaissance Soul: How to Make Your Passions Your Life—A Creative and Practical Guide
What one does well—even very well and successfully—may not fit with one’s value system. In that case, the work may not appear to be worth devoting one’s life to (or even a substantial portion thereof).
Peter F. Drucker • Managing Oneself
“The 4 qualities of a great career:
1) I enjoy it
2) I’m good at it
3) I make good money
4) I’m around fascinating people
Answer in reverse order:
1) Where are fascinating people?
2) In what ways can I make money with them?
3) Which ones am I good at?
4) Which ones do I enjoy?”
1) I enjoy it
2) I’m good at it
3) I make good money
4) I’m around fascinating people
Answer in reverse order:
1) Where are fascinating people?
2) In what ways can I make money with them?
3) Which ones am I good at?
4) Which ones do I enjoy?”
James Clear • Highlights From jamesclear.com
- The first rule of career planning: Do not plan your career.- The world is an incredibly complex place and everything is changing all the time. You can’t plan your career because you have no idea what’s going to happen in the future. You have no idea what industries you’ll enter, what companies you’ll work for, what roles you’ll have, where you’ll... See more