
Saved by Danielle Vermeer
How to carve a career path on your own terms
Saved by Danielle Vermeer
When you leave behind the idea of a fixed vision for your career, you may end up on a path that looks quite wiggly. Each bend brings new experiences, lessons, and opportunities to connect with the world. Your curiosity and the people you meet along the way invite you to venture beyond your comfort zone.
The Seven Milestones That Define Your Path Understanding and articulating the path that is right for you means looking at the seven components that frame and define Your Path. I call them the seven milestones. 1.Professional and Personal Goals. What personal and professional goals would you like to achieve? These might include specific jobs or titl
... See moreBut as much as you can, prioritize plans that offer the best chance at learning about yourself and the world. Not only will you make more money in the long run, but your career journey will be more fulfilling. Ask yourself, “Which plan will grow my soft assets the fastest?” Even simpler: “Which plan offers the most learning potential?”
Following your genuine intellectual curiosity is a better foundation for a career than following whatever is making money right now. [11]